Theories of Second Language Acquisition

What replaced the behaviorism theory in the 1960s as the dominant paradigm for understanding the learning process?

• Cognitivism

• Constructivism

• Sociocultural Theory

• Behaviorism

What are the four stages of cognitive development according to Piaget?

• Schema

• Assimilation

• Accommodation

• Equilibration

What is the process called when a person assimilates a new object with existing knowledge?

• Assimilation

• Accommodation

• Equilibration

• Schema

What is the modification of existing cognitive structures based on new information called?

• Assimilation

• Accommodation

• Equilibration

• Schema

What is the master developmental process that combines both assimilation and accommodation?

• Assimilation

• Accommodation

• Equilibration

• Schema

What does Vygotsky's theory emphasize in the development of mental abilities?

• Cultural factors

• Social interaction

• Individual learning

• Behaviorism

What is the role of social interaction in Vygotsky's theory?

• It is unimportant

• It is crucial for cognitive development

• It hinders learning

• It is only relevant for adults

Learners must be in the state of tabula rasa in order for them to apply constructivism theory?

• True

• False

The following are Piaget's 4 stages of cognitive development according to the sequence: 1) sensorimotor stage, 2) preoperational stage, 3) formal operational stage, 4) concrete operational stage

• True

• False

How many key principles can be found in the socio - cultural theory?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5