Cognition and Language Flashcard

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In Piaget's stages of cognitive development, which stage is characterized by the development of logical thought and the ability to perform operations on concrete objects?

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Concrete Operational

Front

According to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis, how does language influence thought?

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Language determines the way we think.

Front

Which area of the brain is primarily associated with language production? Options: Wernicke's area, Broca's area, The occipital lobe, The parietal lobe

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Broca's area

Front

Which of the following is a key feature of Vygotsky's theory of cognitive development?
The importance of social interaction in learning, The stages of development are fixed and universal, Cognitive development is independent of language, Learning occurs through reinforcement and punishment

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The importance of social interaction in learning

Front

In the context of language acquisition, what does the term "critical period" refer to?

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A specific time frame during which language acquisition occurs most easily

Front

Which of the following statements aligns with the idea of linguistic relativity?
- All languages have the same grammatical structure
- Language shapes our perception of reality
- Language is a universal human trait
- Language and culture are unrelated

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Language shapes our perception of reality

Front

Which brain region is primarily involved in language comprehension?

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Wernicke's area

Front

Which of the following best describes Chomsky's theory of language acquisition? Language is learned through imitation and reinforcement, Language is an innate ability with a universal grammar, Language is acquired through social interaction, Language is a cultural artifact

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Language is an innate ability with a universal grammar

Front

During which of Piaget's stages do children begin to engage in symbolic play and learn to manipulate symbols?

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Preoperational

Front

Which of the following is a characteristic of Broca's aphasia? Options: Fluent but nonsensical speech, Difficulty in speech production, Inability to understand language, Loss of memory

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Difficulty in speech production