Understanding Language Development Theories

What is the definition of receptive language?

• The ability to use vocabulary and form sentences to express meaning.

• The ability to comprehend or understand what is being said.

• The ability to read and write fluently.

• The ability to learn new languages quickly.

What is the definition of expressive language?

• The ability to comprehend or understand what is being said.

• The ability to use vocabulary and form sentences to express meaning.

• The ability to interpret body language.

• The ability to listen attentively.

According to Chomsky, what is the language acquisition device (LAD)?

• A tool used by teachers to teach language.

• An innate mechanism or process that facilitates the learning of language.

• A computer program that translates languages.

• A book that contains all the rules of grammar.

Which theory suggests that children develop their understanding of language through mental 'schemas'?

• Skinner's theory

• Vygotsky's theory

• Piaget's theory

• Bruner's theory

Which stage in Piaget's theory involves logical thinking and language development?

• Sensorimotor stage

• Preoperational stage

• Concrete operational stage

• Formal operational stage

What is the focus of Bruner's language acquisition support system (LASS)?

• The role of innate biological mechanisms in language learning.

• The role of social interaction and environment in language learning.

• The role of reinforcement and punishment in language learning.

• The role of mental schemas in language learning.

According to Vygotsky, how is language developed?

• Through innate biological mechanisms.

• Through social interactions.

• Through reinforcement and punishment.

• Through mental schemas.

What does Skinner's theory suggest about language development?

• It is an innate ability.

• It is developed through social interactions.

• It is developed through environmental influences and positive reinforcement.

• It is developed through mental schemas.

Which of the following is a limitation of Chomsky's theory?

• It does not account for the role of social interaction in language development.

• It overemphasises the role of reinforcement in language learning.

• It ignores the role of mental schemas.

• It does not consider the stages of cognitive development.

What is a strength of Piaget's theory in language development?

• It highlights the role of reinforcement.

• It emphasises the importance of social interaction.

• It provides a clear framework of cognitive development stages.

• It focuses on innate biological mechanisms.