Language Development Theories Quiz

According to Noam Chomsky, what is the nature of language in humans?

• Language is learned through imitation.

• Language is an innate skill.

• Language is developed through positive reinforcement.

• Language is a tool to support thought.

What concept did Noam Chomsky introduce to explain children's ability to understand language?

• Four Stages of Language Acquisition

• Language Acquisition Support System

• Language Acquisition Device

• Positive reinforcement

According to Jean Piaget, what role does language play in children's development?

• Language is central to learning how to think.

• Language is a result of positive reinforcement.

• Language is an innate skill that doesn't need development.

• Language is a tool to support thought.

What does Jean Piaget suggest children first create in their process of language development?

• Language Acquisition Device

• Mental schemas in the mind

• External stimuli

• Positive reinforcement

Jerome Bruner proposed which system to support language acquisition?

• Language Acquisition Device

• Four Stages of Language Acquisition

• Language Acquisition Support System

• Positive reinforcement

Lev Vygotsky emphasized the importance of what in the learning of language?

• External stimuli

• Innate skills

• Central role of language in learning to think

• Positive reinforcement

According to B.F. Skinner, how do children develop language?

• Through innate abilities

• Through mental schemas

• Through external stimuli

• Through the Language Acquisition Device

What concept is associated with B.F. Skinner in the context of language development?

• Mental schemas

• Language Acquisition Device

• Positive reinforcement

• Language Acquisition Support System