Universal grammar is best described as
a. a list of the manner in which all words should be pronounced.
b. the biological factor that limits the specific language (e.g., English, French) a newborn will acquire.
c. the belief that there are an unlimited number of possibilities for forming language.
d. a system of common rules and properties for learning any of the world's languages.
Question 2
What key evidence has emerged to disprove the myth that thimerosal (a mercury-based preservative) is responsible for autism?
a. Historically, no children with autism ever came into direct contact with thimerosal.
b. The incidence of autism has climbed after thimerosal was removed from the MMR vaccine.
c. As the amount of thimerosal in baby food has increased, the incidence of autism has decreased.
d. The incidence of autism has decreased significantly, but only in females who are immune the impact of thimerosal.
Children can fast map the meanings of words in a single exposure.
An example of a selection list used to identify symptoms.
The official “Do Not Use” list as issued by The Joint Commission.
Some Universal Expressions
Converting the universal gas constant
Major Minerals List