Language Acquisition Theories and Development Quiz
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Which theory of language acquisition focuses on the idea that children learn language through imitation, reinforcement, and conditioning?

  • Cognitivism
  • Constructivism
  • Nativism
  • Behaviorism (correct)
  • What is the term for the stage of language development where children produce single words to convey meaning?

  • Two-word stage
  • Babbling stage
  • One-word stage (correct)
  • Prelingual stage
  • What aspect of language acquisition focuses on the development of the sound system of a child's native language?

  • Phonological Acquisition (correct)
  • Syntactic Acquisition
  • Semantic Acquisition
  • Morphological Acquisition
  • What type of morphology deals with the formation of new words and the derivation of different forms of a word?

    <p>Derivational morphology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term refers to the simultaneous acquisition of two or more languages?

    <p>Bilingualism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Language Acquisition Theories

    • The theory that emphasizes the role of imitation, reinforcement, and conditioning in language acquisition is the Behaviorist Theory.

    Stages of Language Development

    • The stage where children produce single words to convey meaning is called Holophrastic Stage.

    Language Development Aspects

    • Phonology is the aspect of language acquisition that focuses on the development of the sound system of a child's native language.

    Morphology Types

    • Derivational Morphology deals with the formation of new words and the derivation of different forms of a word.

    Language Acquisition Terms

    • Simultaneous Bilingualism refers to the simultaneous acquisition of two or more languages.

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    Test your knowledge of language acquisition theories and stages of language development with this comprehensive quiz. Explore behaviorism, nativism, and constructivism, and gain insights into their implications for language teaching methods. Perfect for students of language acquisition and education.

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