1. Psychologists offerseveral major explanations concerning language acquisition. In the video below,view the story of one child whose experiences challenged the way manypsychologists view language acquisition. Based on this video, your textbookreadings, and outside reading, discuss the importance of biological andenvironmental influences on language acquisition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dEnkY2iaKis

2.  The link below leads to a sample of an intelligence test. Open thesite (http://www.hostedtest.com/TakeTest.asp?c=Sample5),and complete the intelligence test. Not only should you see what score andfeedback you receive, you should also make observations about the test itself.

· Were the concepts of fluidand/or crystallized intelligence demonstrated through the test you took? Why orwhy not? Provide examples from the test itself in support of your response.

· Did the test measure practicedand/or emotional intelligence? If so, how? If not, how did it not measurepracticed and/or emotional intelligence? Provide examples from the test insupport of your response.

· Was the test accurate inmeasuring intelligence, according to Binet? If so, how? If not, how was it notaccurate? Provide examples from the test to support your answer.

· How might this test have beenculturally biased? Conversely, do you feel that it was fair? Provide examplesfrom the test that support your perspective