Asked by Raees Kamish on Jun 03, 2024
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In those rare cases where children are not exposed to language (for example, separated from adults and growing up in a forest) , they
A) have not developed a language of their own, but typically become fluent within a few months when exposed to language.
B) have not developed a language of their own and learn very little language when exposed to it.
C) usually have a few words that describe natural objects such as trees and rivers, but have difficulty learning words for social concepts.
D) often have a rich language that is related in many ways to Latin.
Language Exposure
The amount and variety of language a person encounters in their environment, crucial for language acquisition.
Forest
A forest is a large area dominated by trees and underbrush, providing habitat for a wide range of flora and fauna and playing a crucial role in the earth's ecosystem.
- Explore the effects of being raised without language on language acquisition.
Verified Answer
AB
Antoinette BroomeJun 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Children who grow up without exposure to language do not develop a language of their own and typically face significant difficulties in learning language when eventually exposed to it. This is due to the critical period for language acquisition, which suggests there is a window early in life during which the brain is particularly receptive to language learning. After this period, acquiring language becomes much more challenging.
Learning Objectives
- Explore the effects of being raised without language on language acquisition.