The structural-innatist theory of language acquisition was developed as a result of which of the following discoveries? a. Children learn through positive reinforcement of incorrect or immature sentences. b. Repeated drilling does not change a child’s stage of development. c. An interaction exists between biological and environmental factors. d. Children innately learn the rules that govern sentence construction.

Which theory of second language acquisition posits that learning is facilitated by the presence of a "zone of proximal development"?

The __________ approach to language acquisition posits that people are born with the innate capacity to use language, which emerges as they mature.

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.

ill in the Blank QuestionFill in the blank question.The approach to language development proposes that there is an innate mechanism that directs language development in humans.

The idea that children learn language through reinforcement is an idea that was proposed by:Question 13Select one:a.Noam Chomskyb.B.F. Skinnerc.Erik Eriksond.John Watsone.None of the above