Theories on Language Acquisition

1. What is the central idea behind the behavioristic theory of language acquisition?

• Innate language ability

• Imitation and reinforcement

• Universal grammar

• Critical period

According to the nativist theory, who proposed the concept of a "universal grammar"?

• B.F. Skinner

• Jean Piaget

• Noam Chomsky

• Lev Vygotsky

Which theory of language acquisition suggests that language is acquired through social interaction and communication?

• Behavioristic

• Nativist

• Cognitive

• Functional

According to the behavioristic theory, how do children learn language?

• Through cognitive development

• Through imitation and reinforcement

• Through exposure to universal grammar

• Through critical periods

Which theory of language acquisition suggests that language is primarily a tool for communication and problem-solving?

• Behavioristic

• Nativist

• Cognitive

• Functional

According to the nativist theory, what is the name of the hypothetical mental structure that underlies the grammatical structures of all languages?

• Language schema

• Universal grammar

• Cognitive map

• Social interaction model

Which theory emphasizes the role of social interaction and communication in language development?

• Behavioristic

• Nativist

• Cognitive

• Functional

Who proposed the idea that children have an inborn capacity for language acquisition, supporting the nativist theory?

• Jean Piaget

• Lev Vygotsky

• Noam Chomsky

• Erik Erikson

Which theory of language acquisition suggests that reinforcement and imitation play a significant role in language development?

• Behavioristic

• Nativist

• Cognitive

• Functional

Which behavioristic concept suggests that children acquire language through being rewarded for producing language correctly?

• Operant conditioning

• Universal grammar

• Sensitive period

• Social interaction