Language Development Quiz

What is the main component of language that refers to the smallest units of sound?

• Pragmatics

• Phonemes

• Morphology

• Syntax

Who proposed the theory of Language Acquisition Device (LAD)?

• B. F. Skinner

• Lev Vygotsky

• Carolyn Cates

• Noam Chomsky

Which perspective of language development emphasizes the role of social interaction?

• The Learning Perspective

• The Nativist Perspective

• The Behaviorist Perspective

• The Interactionist Perspective

What is the term used to describe the ability to comprehend language?

• Semantic Language

• Pragmatic Language

• Expressive Language

• Receptive Language

What is the critical period for language absorption?

• Before age three

• Before age five

• Before age seven

• Before age ten

Which theorist claimed that adults outline the dialogue of children according to the Learning Perspective?

• Noam Chomsky

• Carolyn Cates

• Lev Vygotsky

• B. F. Skinner

What is the main philosopher associated with the Nativist Perspective of language development?

• Carolyn Cates

• Lev Vygotsky

• B. F. Skinner

• Noam Chomsky

What is the term used to describe the underlying meaning of a sentence?

• Universal Grammar

• Deep Structure

• Surface Structure

• Transformational Grammar

Which theorist emphasized the role of social interaction in learning according to the Interactionist Perspective?

• Lev Vygotsky

• Carolyn Cates

• Noam Chomsky

• B. F. Skinner

What is the recommended method for encouraging language development?

• Minimizing verbal interactions

• Avoiding questions

• Reading books to children

• Using electronic devices