Ling 209 - Week 2 - Part B

What is the definition of "Language" according to the document?

• A naturally occurring symbolic system

• A socially learned conventionalized symbolic system

• A biologically inherited system

• A randomly developed communication system

What does "Conventionalized" mean in the context of the document?

• Randomly chosen system

• A system based on personal preference

• Arbitrary and agreed upon system

• A system that evolves naturally

How is "Socially learned" defined in the document?

• Learned through individual study

• Shared with others in community

• Inherited from parents

• Developed through personal experience

How do you determine whether a child’s language is typically developing?

• Both are correct

• You look at certain comparison points

• Evaluate vocabulary, sentence complexity, comprehension, and social interaction against age-appropriate milestones.

What is the purpose of standardized testing of speech and language skills?

• To evaluate mathematical skills

• To assess physical development

• To determine age milestones for linguistic events

• To measure artistic abilities

Age-normed data is statistical information that has NOT been adjusted to account for differences in age, allowing comparisons across individuals or groups of varying ages on a standardized scale.

• True
• False

Answer explanation

It HAS been adjusted to account for differences - just like a growth chart

What’s the goal of speech-language therapy?

• To help a child meet age-appropriated milestones

• To teach musical skills and performance techniques.
• To enhance physical fitness and endurance.
• To provide psychological counseling and support.

What is the goal of developing age-normed standardized tests? Select 2

• To get accurate tests

• To assess how the child measures up to typical-aged peers

• To determine how much of a delay there is

• To help the government track data

Standardized tests are not culturally biased?

• True
• False

Why are standardized tests culturally biased?

• The sample population often excludes certain groups

• Standardized tests measure intelligence regardless of cultural background.
• Cultural bias is not a factor in standardized testing.
• Standardized tests are designed to be fair for all students.