Nativist Noam Chomsky argued that each child is born with a language acquisition device (LAD), which
a. controls attention so that language can be imitated.
b. serves as an imaginary playmate, especially for boys.
c. provides positive reinforcement when words are heard.
d. biologically prepares the brain to process language.
Question 2
A study is done on the effect of tornado survival on children's self-esteem. Survivors of a tornado are compared to others on a self-esteem test. The independent variable is
a. whether the child experienced a tornado.
b. the scores on the self-esteem test.
c. the number of children who participated.
d. the severity of the trauma.
This 11-month old girl demonstrates one of the abilites of a child of this age group - creating a to
Photograph of a child with a cochlear implant. This device sends electrical impulses directly to the
Treating the younger school-age child
Change in Drawing Abilities from Early to Middle Childhood Drawings become more realistic as fine m
Madonna and Child with St. Anne and Infant St. John the Baptist.
Handheld BIA device