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What does the Critical Period Hypothesis (CPH) suggest?
a) Adults learn languages better than children
b) There is an ideal time frame for language acquisition
c) Language learning is purely based on talent
d) Older adults cannot learn new languages
There is an ideal time frame for language acquisition
Which of the following is a myth about language learning?
a) Adults can achieve language proficiency with motivation
b) Children have greater neuroplasticity
c)Learning a language is purely a matter of talent
d) Exposure plays a role in language acquisition
Learning a language is purely a matter of talent
Who proposed the Critical Period Hypothesis?
a) Norman Geschwind
b) Stephen Krashen
c) Eric Lenneberg
d) Thomas Scovel
Eric Lenneberg
Which part of the brain is mainly responsible for language processing?
a) Right hemisphere
b) Cerebellum
c) Frontal lobe
d) Left hemisphere
Left hemisphere
At what age did Krashen suggest that brain lateralization is complete?
a) 5 years old
b) 10 years old
c) Puberty
d) 2 years old
5 years old
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing language acquisition?
a) Motivation
b) Exposure
c) Hair color
d) Practice
Hair color
Which cognitive ability do adults rely on more than children when learning a language?
a) Neuroplasticity
b) Metacognitive skills
c) Critical thinking
d) Intuition
Metacognitive skills
According to the slides, what is a common challenge for older adults learning a language?
a) Lack of motivation
b) Complete inability to learn a new language
c) Different challenges than younger learners
d) A reduced ability to learn vocabulary
Different challenges than younger learners
Which of the following best explains the concept of hemispheric lateralization?
a) The brain stops functioning after a certain age
b) Certain cognitive functions are more dominant in one hemisphere
c) The right hemisphere controls all language functions
d) Language learning is impossible after puberty
Certain cognitive functions are more dominant in one hemisphere
Which of these statements is TRUE regarding second language acquisition?
a) Adults can never become fluent in a second language
b) Children always learn second languages faster than adults
c) Adults can achieve proficiency with proper instruction and motivation
d) The ability to learn a second language disappears after puberty
Adults can achieve proficiency with proper instruction and motivation
What was one of Thomas Scovel’s arguments about lateralization?
a) Lateralization is completed at birth
b) The completion of lateralization around puberty affects second language pronunciation
c) Lateralization has no impact on language learning
d) Lateralization ends at age five
The completion of lateralization around puberty affects second language pronunciation
What is the main implication of the Critical Period Hypothesis for second language learning?
a) Only children can become fluent in a second language
b) Adults may struggle with pronunciation but can still achieve proficiency
c) Fluency in a second language is impossible after puberty
d) There is no relationship between age and language learning
Adults may struggle with pronunciation but can still achieve proficiency
Which of the following best explains why adults can still achieve proficiency in a second language despite the Critical Period Hypothesis (CPH)?
a) Adults have a greater ability to memorize vocabulary and grammar rules.
b) Adults use metacognitive strategies and structured learning techniques effectively.
c) Adults have higher neuroplasticity compared to children.
d) The Critical Period Hypothesis only applies to first language acquisition.
Adults use metacognitive strategies and structured learning techniques effectively.
What did Norman Geschwind argue about brain lateralization?
a) Lateralization is complete at birth
b) Lateralization is completed earlier than Lenneberg suggested
c) Lateralization has no impact on language learning
d) Lateralization is unrelated to the Critical Period Hypothesis
Lateralization is completed earlier than Lenneberg suggested
If an adult learner struggles with pronunciation in a new language, which factor is most likely responsible according to the Critical Period Hypothesis?
a) Lack of exposure to the target language
b) Reduced brain plasticity after the critical period
c) Limited motivation and interest in learning
d) Weak memory and cognitive ability in adulthood
Reduced brain plasticity after the critical period