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WorksheetsLanguage and the Brain
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
In a split brain procedure, _______________.
the corpus collusum is severed to completely cut off communication between the two halves of the brain.
visual information can still be perceived regardless of in which visual field an object appears.
an image shown in the right visual field cannot be named.
Studies of infant and young children found that _______________.
the brain’s left hemisphere’s ability to process language develops as they grow
language is processed equally by both the left and right brain hemisphere
the localisation of language functions in a baby’s brain is the same as in the adult brain
Brain plasticity declines with age.
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False
Studies show that the left brain hemisphere alone plays a crucial role in the early stages of language acquisition.
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False
A left brain trauma that occurs in an adult will result in aphasia.
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A left brain trauma that occurs in a young child will result in a permanent language disability.
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The right brain hemisphere can take over language functions if brain trauma occurs during the early stage of language development.
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The following is true about the critical-age hypothesis EXCEPT
language is biologically based
the ability to learn a native language develops within a fixed period which is from birth to middle childhood
language acquisition proceeds easily, swiftly, and without external intervention during the critical period
the acquisition of grammar is difficult during the critical period
Children who did not receive linguistic input during the critical period were found with the right brain lateralisation for language although their left brain hemispheres remain intact.
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False
Children who did not receive linguistic input during the critical period _______________.
will be able to fully acquire language over time due to brain plasticity
may eventually obtain a large vocabulary but may never acquire grammar
have normal cerebral lateralization for language
Studies suggest that lack of or absence of linguistic input during the critical period affects the acquisition of the grammatical abilities along with all other aspects of language.
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False
Intellectually handicapped individuals with disabilities in certain spheres can show remarkable talents in others e.g. phenomenal musicians who cannot otherwise execute simple daily tasks of taking care of themselves. These individuals are referred to as _______________.
savants
special needs individuals
handicapped people
Linguistic savants are people who have acquired the highly complex grammar of their language (as well as other languages in some cases) but who lack non-linguistic abilities of equal complexity.
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False
Linguistic savants suggest that a low level IQ will naturally lead to a low level of language mastery as well.
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Linguistic savants provide evidence that humans are born with an independent language faculty that does not originate from our general intelligence or IQ.
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False
