What is a critical period?
Critical Period Hypothesis Quiz

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A time when learning is impossible
A time when learning is easiest and fastest
A time for rest
A time when adults stop learning
2.
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What is imprinting in animals?
Writing their name
Following other animals for food
Copying the behavior of an adult
Playing with their siblings
3.
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What animal is mentioned in the example of imprinting?
Cats
Monkeys
Ducklings
Dogs
4.
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What is the main idea of the Critical Period Hypothesis (CPH)?
People can learn languages at any age
Learning is always easy for children
There is a special time to learn a language well
Adults learn faster than children
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Who is best known for writing about the CPH in first language learning?
David Birdsong
Eric Lenneberg
Steven Pinker
Thomas Bever
6.
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What age did Lenneberg believe the critical period ends?
5 years
9 years
Puberty (around 13)
21 years
7.
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What does Steven Pinker believe about language acquisition ability?
It improves with age
It stays forever
It disappears after it is used
It is stronger in adults
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