Psychology of Language

Multiple Choice

What was Noam Chomsky's contribution to the debate about language acquisition?

• He believed in the blank slate theory

• He introduced the concept of a language acquisition device

• He argued that language is learned solely through experience

• He dismissed the idea of grammar

   

Multiple Choice

What does Chomsky's hypothesis suggest about language structures?

• They are learned from parents

• They are hardwired in the brain

• They can change over time

• They are not necessary for communication

Multiple Choice

At what age do babies start to lose the ability to distinguish between sounds not relevant to their language?

• 3-6 months

• 6-12 months

• 1 year

• 2 years

Multiple Choice

What method is mentioned for studying infants' attention?

• High-Pitched Crying

• High-Amplitude Sucking

• Low-Amplitude Sucking

• High-Volume Sucking