Major Theories of Second Language Acquisition

Which SLA theory suggests that language acquisition is like habit formation?

• Behaviorism

• Innatist Theory

• Interactionist Theory

• Usage-based theory

Which theory suggests that humans are born with an inherent ability for language learning?

• Behaviorist Thoery

• Innatist Theory

• Input Hypothesis

• Output Hypothesis

Which hypothesis states that language acquisition occurs when learners are exposed to comprehensible input?

• Input Hypothesis

• Affective Filter Hypothesis

• Natural Order Hypothesis

• Output Hypothesis

What does the Output Hypothesis emphasize?

• The innate ability for language learning.

• The importance of producing language output.

• The importance of comprehending language input.

Which theory suggests that language learning occurs through meaningful interaction with others?

• Input Hypothesis

• Output Hypothesis

• Interactionist Theory

• Usage-based Theory

What is a key concept of Krashen's Input Hypothesis?

• Comprehensible Input (i+1)

• Zone of Proximal Development

• Stimulus-Response-Reinforcement

Which theory suggests that language learning happens through exposure and pattern recognition?

• Interactionist Theory

• Innatist Theory

• Behaviorist Theory

• Usage-Based Theory

What does the Affective Filter Hypothesis emphasize?

• The role of innate grammatical rules.

• The need for a comfortable learning environment.

• The importance of rote memorization.

Which of the following is a criticism of the Behaviorist Theory?

• It lacks empirical evidence.

• It overemphasizes rote memorization.

• It downplays the role of social interaction.

• It ignores the importance of output.

What is a key concept of the Usage-Based Theory?

• Natural Order Hypothesis

• Pushed Output

• Frequency Effects

• Universal Grammar