Exam Preview for 31388: Vocabulary Development for Infants, Toddler

Vocabulary Development for Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Adults Too!

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1. A robust vocabulary is likely to lead to which of the following? More success in reading and writing More success in listening and speaking Reduced frustration and less conflict All of the above
2. By what age does the Hart and Risley research report that there is a 30-million-word gap between children from the wealthiest and poorest families? One year old Two years old Three years old Four years old
3. The best way to address the gap identified by Hart and Risley is to do which of the following? Decide what words to teach and how to teach them Ignore it since some are questioning the research results of Hart and Risley Increase the number of flash cards and drill sheets used Tell parents it is all their fault and responsibility
4. To teach vocabulary, help children experience words by planning activities that involve: Only listening ("Hear it") Only reading ("See it") Only tactile games ("Feel it") All five senses ("See it, Hear it, Taste it, Feel it, Smell it")
5. Which kinds of words are learned incidentally, and do not need to be intentionally taught to most typically developing and native English-speaking preschoolers? Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
6. Which kinds of words are primarily taught to infants and toddlers through informal approaches? Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
7. Which kinds of words are primarily learned in adult vocabulary development? Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3 Tier 4
8. Online resources suggested to improve adult vocabulary include which of the following? Miami Herald Vocabulary Builder ProfessionalWords.com Beanbeanbean.com Newwords.com
9. Where do children learn most of the words that they use? From teachers From parents From friends From books
10. To increase your vocabulary you can read books, magazines, journals, poetry or newspapers as long as you do which of the following? Do not skip over unknown words Read out loud Read in paper form instead of electronic All of the above