Language Teaching & Learning Quiz

What concept did Jean Piaget introduce to explain how children organize and interpret information?

• Discovery Learning

• Operant Conditioning

• Schemas

• Cognitive Dissonance

According to Piaget, what are the two processes involved in language development?

• Imitation and Reinforcement

• Assimilation and Accommodation

• Active Learning and Passive Learning

• Observation and Interaction

What is the primary focus of Lev Vygotsky's theory?

• Cognitive Development

• Sociocultural Theory

• Behaviorism

• Cognitive Dissonance

What does Jerome Bruner's concept of LASS stand for?

• Learning and Assessment Support System

• Language Acquisition Support System

• Learning Acquisition Support System

• Language and Social Skills

Which of the following is NOT one of Bruner's modes of representation?

• Enactive

• Iconic

• Symbolic

• Cognitive

What is the main idea behind Skinner's behaviorist theory of language acquisition?

• Language is innate and biologically determined

• Language development is solely based on social interaction

• Language learning is a passive process

• Language is acquired through operant conditioning

What does the term 'scaffolding' refer to in Bruner's theory?

• Providing permanent support to learners

• A type of cognitive dissonance

• Temporary support that is gradually removed

• A method of assessment

Which learning disorder primarily affects reading and writing skills?

• Central Auditory Processing Disorder

• Dysgraphia

• Dyslexia

• Cognitive Dissonance

What is the focus of B.F. Skinner's analysis in 'Verbal Behavior'?

• The innate structures of language

• The functional aspects of language in social interactions

• The role of culture in language acquisition

• The cognitive processes involved in language

Which theorist emphasized the importance of social interaction in language development?

• Jean Piaget

• B.F. Skinner

• Albert Bandura

• Lev Vygotsky