WorksheetsLanguage and the brain
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 12mins
The human brain weighs
2 pounds
3 pounds
4 pounds
5 pounds
Protected within the skull, the brain is composed of the (a) , cerebellum, and brainstem.
Our brain is composed of four cerebral hemispheres. The right, left, top, and bottom.
True
False
The (a) hemisphere controls speech, comprehension, arithmetic, and writing
Which lobe is in control of understanding language?
The right brain hemisphere can take over language functions if brain trauma occurs during the early stage of language development.
True
False
The brain function in a contra-lateral manner. Ex. Right hemisphere is responsible for right actions of the body.
True
False
What is a non-invasive technique for the study of brain lateralisation or hemispheric asymmetry?
A non-invasive test that creates an image of the brain
and shows the blood flow in the brain is called...
MRI
fMRI
ERP
Dichotic listening
The following is true about the critical period 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
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.
True
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
Why did Genie not acquire language successfully?
Which of the following is NOT a proven advantage of early bilingualism?
Bilingualism improves the brain’s ability to plan, solve problems and perform other mentally demanding tasks.
Bilingual kids are also more adept at switching attention from one thing to another and holding information in mind
Learning a second language early can delay Alzheimer’s by around 4 years.
Bilingual kids have higher IQ scores than monolingual ones.
