Author Question: The fact that neglected children tend to have more serious language delays than abused children who ... (Read 62 times)

rl · **on:** Jun 20, 2018

The fact that neglected children tend to have more serious language delays than abused children who are not neglected supports

a. behavioral theory
b. cognitive theory
c. linguistic theory
d. social interactionist theory

Question 2

Which of these is a criticism leveled at the cognitive theory of language development?

a. In the real world, language learning has not been associated with cognitive development
b. It cannot explain the functions of language
c. It cannot explain the internalization of grammatical rules
d. Some children, such as those with Turner's syndrome, have normal language skills and yet score very poorly on cognitive tests