Which of the following facts is appropriately tagged with the extent to which it offers support for the learning theory approach to language acquisition?A.The more that parents speak to their young children, the more proficient the children become in language use-supports learning theory approachB.Children are reinforced not only when they use language correctly, but also when they use it incorrectly-discredits learning theory approachC.Psychologists have discovered specific genetic and brain mechanisms supporting language acquisition-inconsistent with learning theory approachD.Children learn new words more quickly than is possible through direct reinforcement - discredits learning theory approachE.All of these facts are appropriately tagged with respect to the theory.
Question
Which of the following facts is appropriately tagged with the extent to which it offers support for the learning theory approach to language acquisition?A.The more that parents speak to their young children, the more proficient the children become in language use-supports learning theory approachB.Children are reinforced not only when they use language correctly, but also when they use it incorrectly-discredits learning theory approachC.Psychologists have discovered specific genetic and brain mechanisms supporting language acquisition-inconsistent with learning theory approachD.Children learn new words more quickly than is possible through direct reinforcement - discredits learning theory approachE.All of these facts are appropriately tagged with respect to the theory.
Solution
The learning theory approach to language acquisition suggests that language is learned through reinforcement and imitation.
A. The fact that the more parents speak to their young children, the more proficient the children become in language use, supports the learning theory approach. This is because it suggests that language is learned through exposure and practice.
B. The fact that children are reinforced not only when they use language correctly, but also when they use it incorrectly, discredits the learning theory approach. This is because the learning theory approach suggests that correct language use is reinforced, leading to learning.
C. The discovery of specific genetic and brain mechanisms supporting language acquisition is inconsistent with the learning theory approach. This is because the learning theory approach does not account for biological factors in language acquisition.
D. The fact that children learn new words more quickly than is possible through direct reinforcement discredits the learning theory approach. This suggests that there are other factors at play in language acquisition beyond simple reinforcement.
E. Not all of these facts are appropriately tagged with respect to the theory. Some support the theory, while others discredit it or are inconsistent with it.
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