Language Acquisition Theories Quiz

The "Natural Approach" of language teaching is influenced by which theory?

• Behaviorism

• The Input Hypothesis

• The Interaction Hypothesis

• The Output Hypothesis

Which theory suggests that learners acquire language through exposure to and interaction with the target language?

• Behaviorism

• The Interaction Hypothesis

• The Output Hypothesis

• Cognitivism

The "Suggestopedia" method of language teaching is based on which theory?

• Behaviorism

• Cognitivism

• The Interaction Hypothesis

• The Output Hypothesis

Which theory emphasizes the importance of creating a relaxed and comfortable learning environment?

• Behaviorism

• The Interaction Hypothesis

• The Output Hypothesis

• Constructivism

The "Total Physical Response" method of language teaching is based on which theory?

• Behaviorism

• Cognitivism

• The Interaction Hypothesis

• The Output Hypothesis

Language acquisition is about.

• Is the best understood by watching animals communicate.

• Is a theory that is agreed upon by the psychological community.

• Cannot happen among the deaf community.

Which of the following is NOT an example of language acquisition from a behaviorist perspective?

• Babies learn language by repeatedly associating the object 'dog' with the word 'dog'

• Babies learn language by imitating adult patterns of speech

• Babies are born with an innate ability to learn language

Noam Chomsky argues that babies acquire language

• Because humans are born with the ability to learn language

• When caregivers speak softly to infants

• By repeated exposure to sounds that have meaning

Which of the following statements is true about language acquisition?

• At birth, children know the elementary aspects of the language of their parents.

• By age one, children typically use about three words consisting of single morphemes.

• Babies learn a language best when they are forced to repeat phrases given to them by their parents.

When young children begin to learn standard grammar, they tend to over regularize it. What does this mean?

• They consistently use correct grammar in virtually every sentence.

• They excessively regulate or control what they say to the point that they become inhibited.

• They assume that common syntax rules apply in all situations.