The structure of our language shapes our thought processes.

The structure of our language shapes our thought processes.
 
  a. linguistic determinism
  b. horizontal dcalage
  c. linguistic relativity
  d. representational thought

Ques. 2

If children are preprogrammed to learn language, then there is probably a ____________________ for developing language.
 
  a. schema
  b. language assessment device
  c. critical period
  d. hypothesis test

Ques. 3

The behavioral theory of language acquisition emphasizes which of the following?
 
  a. nurture
  b. nature
  c. language acquisition device
  d. linguistic determinism

Ques. 4

Piaget is to ________ as Vygotsky is to ________.
 
  a. continuous; discrete
  b. learning; maturation
  c. domain-specific; domain-general
  d. maturation; learning

Ques. 5

Based on Vygotsky's theory, which of the following statements is NOT one of the three key implications for instruction and assessment?
 
  a. Teach children in a way that reflects their nature as natural-born scientists.
  b. Children almost never operate at the peak of their capacity.
  c. Language and thought are intimately and inextricably related.
  d. Children learn by internalizing external dialogue.

Ques. 6

Which of the following is NOT a line of evidence demonstrating the importance of scaffolding for cognitive development?
 
  a. Cognitive, socioemotional, and behavioral scaffolding adequate for a child's development are significantly associated with subsequent outcomes of cognitive development.
  b. Scaffolding is a crucial part in planning intervention.
  c. Studies of the long-term effects of intervention indicate that without adequate duration of a program and without adequate scaffolding after the program, cognitive gains tend to disappear.
  d. Scaffolding has been shown to be paramount in developing schematic internalizations.

Ques. 7

Benjamin is taking a test where he is given problems to solve with no feedback about his performance. Benjamin is in which type of testing situation?
 
  a. static assessment
  b. static scaffolding
  c. dynamic assessment
  d. dynamic scaffolding

Ques. 8

Mariah is taking a test where the examiner gives her a series of hints until she reaches the correct answer. The examiner is using
 
  a. static assessment.
  b. static scaffolding.
  c. dynamic assessment.
  d. dynamic scaffolding.