SLP Multicultural & Bilingual Considerations 2

Question 1

A bilingual child produces sound substitutions that reflect phonological patterns of their home language. This is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Phonological transfer or interference from L1

Answer

Phonological transfer occurs when L1 sound patterns influence production in L2, which is a normal bilingual phenomenon rather than a disorder.

Question 2

When assessing narrative skills in a bilingual child, an SLP should:

Accepted Answer

Evaluate narrative macrostructure in both languages

Answer

Narrative macrostructure (story grammar elements) should be assessed in both languages to distinguish disorder from language difference.

Question 3

The concept of 'language brokering' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A bilingual child interpreting for family members in adult contexts

Answer

Language brokering occurs when bilingual children translate or interpret for less proficient family members, which can affect their language development and family dynamics.

Question 4

Dynamic assessment is particularly useful in multicultural SLP practice because it:

Accepted Answer

Measures a child's ability to learn with mediated support, reducing cultural bias

Answer

Dynamic assessment evaluates learning potential and responsiveness to instruction, which is less influenced by prior language exposure or cultural background than static tests.

Question 5

An SLP working with a client from a collectivist culture should recognize that:

Accepted Answer

Family involvement in decision-making may be highly valued and expected

Answer

Many collectivist cultures emphasize group decision-making, so including family members in goal-setting and treatment planning reflects culturally responsive practice.

(SLP) Speech-Language Pathologist Certified Practice Test

(SLP) Speech-Language Pathologist Certified Practice Test

SLP Multicultural & Bilingual Considerations 2