Group 2

Which of the following best describes language aptitude?

• A. The general intelligence (IQ) level of a learner.

• B. The cognitive ability that predicts how quickly and successfully someone can learn a new language.

• C. The motivation and effort a learner puts into practicing a language.

• D. The age at which a learner starts learning a new language.

Which of the following best describes how a kinesthetic learner might practice a second language?

• • A) Watching videos and drawing diagrams of vocabulary.

• • B) Listening to songs and repeating phrases aloud.

• • C) Acting out role-plays or using gestures to learn phrases.

• D) Reading textbooks and highlighting key grammar rules.

Which of the following best describes intrinsic motivation?

• A. Doing an activity to earn money or rewards

• B. Doing an activity because it is enjoyable or interesting

• C. Doing an activity to avoid punishment

• D. Doing an activity because others expect you to

In the context of second language acquisition, how do identity, beliefs, and affect function as interrelated individual differences?

• A. They are independent variables that influence learning outcomes but rarely overlap in their effects.

• B. They primarily determine vocabulary size but have little impact on communicative competence.

• C. They are stable personality traits that remain constant regardless of learning context or instructional approach.

• D. They form a dynamic system where learners’ self-concept (identity) shapes their beliefs, which in turn fuel affective states such as anxiety or confidence, ultimately influencing willingness to communicate.

Which statement best captures the core relationship between learning strategies and self-regulation in SLA?

• A. Learning strategies and self-regulation are the same, both describing techniques for memorizing vocabulary.

• B. Learning strategies are specific techniques learners use, while self-regulation manages and adapts the use of those strategies.

• C. Self-regulation replaces learning strategies, making them unnecessary in effective SLA.

• D. Learning strategies only work for children, while self-regulation only applies to adults.

Keywords from this topic "Individual Differences"