Language Development Quiz

What is the primary focus of Theoretical (Basic) Research in language development?

• Finding solutions to specific problems

• Generating and refining the existing knowledge base

• Improving the use of complex syntax in children

• Developing new intervention programs

What is a theory?

• A claim or hypothesis that may be tested repeatedly using a variety of scientific methods.

• A proven fact that cannot be tested.

• An untestable idea.

• A random guess.

What is the aim of Applied Research in language development?

• Generating and refining the existing knowledge base

• Finding solutions to a specific problem

• Studying the acquisition of syntax in early childhood

• Creating new theoretical frameworks

What is the goal of studying speech perception in children?

• To understand how children use their speech perception to draw information and ultimately learn language.

• To study children's ability to use language.

• To study children's ability to understand and comprehend language.

• To measure children's visual fixation.

Which theory believes knowledge is innate and genetically transmitted rather than learned by experience?

• Nurture-based

• Interactionist-based

• Nature-based

Which language theory focuses on the idea that language development is influenced by social interactions?

• Behaviorist Theory

• Universal Grammar Theory

• Social-Interactionist Theory

• Cognitive Theory

Which language theory emphasizes the role of cognitive processes in language development?

• Behaviorist Theory

• Universal Grammar Theory

• Modularity Theory

• Cognitive Theory