1. Outline the chapter. 2. When does the individual come into existence as an individual? When does he begin to acquire traits? How long does he continue to unfold his native traits, and how long does he continue to acquire traits? 3. Which of the following elements of spoken language are native, and which acquired? (a) Production of voice by the vocal cords and air blast from the lungs. (b) Varying the voice in loudness. (c) Varying the voice in pitch. (d) Production of vowels by different positions of the mouth. (e) Production of consonants by lip and tongue movements. (f) Combination of vowels and consonants into words. (g) Combination of words into idioms and grammatical sentences, (h) Attachment of meanings to words. (i) Sweet-toned voice. (j) Nasal twang. (k) Fluency in speaking. 4. In each of the following reactions, decide whether the connection of stimulus and response is probably native or acquired: Stimulus | Response | (a) a sudden noise | starting | (b) a bright light | blinking | (c) a bright light | shading your eyes | (d) cold | putting on coat | (e) cold | shivering | (f) sight of a ball | reaching for it | (g) ball in the hand | throwing it | (h) slipping | righting yourself | (i) row of objects | counting them | (j) insulting language | anger |
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