Child Language Acquisition – Theories (level 2)

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Which theory argues that children learn language through imitation and reinforcement?

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Behaviourist

Front

Who proposed the Language Acquisition Device (LAD)?

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Noam Chomsky

Front

Which theory says language develops as part of overall intellectual growth?

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Cognitive

Front

Which theorist introduced the idea of scaffolding in caregiver–child interaction?

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Bruner

Front

Which theory explains over-generalisation in language as part of innate rule-building?

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Nativist

Front

In the Behaviourist model, what role does the caregiver play?

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Provides models and reinforcement

Front

According to Vygotsky, which concept describes the space where a child learns best with help?

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Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)

Front

Which theory best explains why children benefit from caregiver dialogue?

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Interactionist

Front

Which statement supports the Cognitive theory?

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“Children use language once they understand the concept behind it.”

Front

What does the sentence “Mummy goed park” show about children?

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Are applying grammar rules creatively