Bilingual Beginnings to Learning Words Flashcard

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What does research show about infants exposed to two languages?

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Infants exposed to two languages are not confused; they separate their language systems early.

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What is a common design for measuring infants' attention to familiar versus unfamiliar stimuli?

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Head-turn tasks measure attention through physical signals.

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Do bilingual infants get confused and fail to distinguish between their languages?

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No, bilingual infants do not get confused; they can tell their languages apart and use the right language with the right speaker.

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How do bilinguals' learning mechanisms compare to monolinguals'?

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Bilinguals use the same learning mechanisms as monolinguals, but their learning may look different due to dual language input.

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Do bilinguals rely on phonetic sensitivity to connect sounds to meanings?

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No, bilinguals, like monolinguals, do rely on phonetic sensitivity to connect sounds to meanings.

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What is the significance of dual language input in bilingual infants?

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Dual language input can influence the course of language development, making it appear different from monolingual development.

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What is phonetic sensitivity?

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Phonetic sensitivity is the ability to recognize and differentiate sounds in language, crucial for connecting sounds to meanings.

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What are head-turn tasks used for in language development research?

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Head-turn tasks are used to assess infants' attention to language stimuli, indicating their ability to recognize familiar sounds.

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Can bilingual infants use the correct language with the appropriate speaker?

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Yes, bilingual infants can use the correct language with the appropriate speaker from an early age.

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What does it mean to separate language systems in bilingual infants?

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Separating language systems means that bilingual infants can distinguish between their two languages and understand when to use each.