Gestalt Language Processing QuizOnline version Test your knowledge on gestalt language processing! by Kathleen Mahon 1 What is the central idea of Laura Strink's presentation? a b. The concept of gestalt language processing b a. The importance of analytical language processing c c. The benefits of speech therapy d d. The differences between children and adults in language acquisition 2 What is typical of analytic language learners? a a. They learn whole sentences by heart b d. They attach feelings to words c c. They use echolalia a lot d b. They recognize words as an independent unit 3 What does scripting in gestalt language processors indicate? a c. They are uninterested in communicating b d. They are strictly analytic learners c a. They are confused by language d b. They have communicative intent 4 What strategy supports gestalt language processing children? a d. Repeating their own words as spoken b a. Asking them more questions c c. Modeling gestalts with inflection d b. Ignoring their gestalts 5 What should be recorded to understand a child's gestalts? a a. Daily diary b c. List of favourite movies c b. Dictionary of his/her gestalts d d. School achievement history 6 What is a key feature of gestalt language processing? a d. Avoiding repetition b b. Focusing on grammar rules c c. Using only single words d a. Learning language in chunks or phrases 7 How do analytic learners typically communicate? a b. Using gestures only b a. Through scripted phrases c d. By repeating others' words d c. By forming original sentences 8 What is a common behavior of gestalt language processors? a a. Avoiding eye contact b d. Using echolalia as a communication tool c c. Writing instead of speaking d b. Speaking in single words 9 What is a benefit of understanding a child's gestalts? a d. It guarantees language acquisition b c. It simplifies language learning c b. It helps tailor communication strategies d a. It eliminates the need for speech therapy 10 What is a misconception about gestalt language processors? a d. They prefer written communication b b. They learn faster than analytic learners c c. They do not understand language d a. They only use single words