30 Questions
What is the primary way a 6-12 month old baby tries to communicate?
With actions or gestures
What is a characteristic of a 12-24 month old baby's language development?
Using two-word sentences
What is the purpose of the 'Wug test'?
To assess a child's understanding of grammar rules
At what age can a baby's understanding of 'no' be observed?
6-12 months
What is a characteristic of a 6-12 month old baby's babbling?
Including different vowel-consonant combinations
What is a characteristic of a 12-24 month old baby's language development?
Experiencing a 'naming explosion'
What is the primary reason why language development is considered a significant milestone in a child's development?
Because it enables the child to communicate effectively with others
What is the term for the sounds that make up a specific language?
Phonemes
What is the primary function of pragmatics in language development?
To develop the social aspects of language
Why is the study of language development important in developmental psychology?
Because it is a critical aspect of social and emotional development
What is the primary mechanism by which children learn language according to the behaviourist approach?
By repeating and learning from positively reinforced behaviours
What is the main difference between phonology and phonetics?
Phonology is the study of sound in language, while phonetics is the study of speech production
What is the significance of the term 'infants' in the context of language development?
It means 'incapable of speech'
What is the primary criticism of the behaviourist approach to language development?
It fails to account for the complexity of language rules
According to Chomsky, what is the primary source of language acquisition?
An innate, biologically-based mental structure
What is the primary characteristic of nativist theories of language development?
They share certain elements, such as the innateness of grammatical concepts
What is an example of how parents reinforce language learning in children according to the behaviourist approach?
By responding to their attempts to communicate with a smile and a nod
What is the primary argument made by Chomsky against the behaviourist approach to language development?
That language acquisition is too complex to be acquired solely through environmental factors
What is a possible explanation for language recovery following early stroke in children?
Brain plasticity
Which areas of the brain are responsible for language processing?
Broca's and Wernicke's areas
What is the term used to describe the brain's ability to self-organize and make compensations when some part of it is damaged?
Plasticity
Which of the following is a key idea of the nativist approach to language development?
Language develops naturally as we mature
Who introduced a new theory of language based on nativist ideas in 1959?
Noam Chomsky
What is the primary focus of the behaviourist approach to language development?
Language as a learned behaviour
What is the term used to describe the innate mental structure that enables children to learn language?
Language Acquisition Device
What is the key distinction between nativist and interactionist views of language acquisition?
Nativists believe in a critical age for language learning, while interactionists do not.
What is the term used to describe the set of features common to all languages?
Universal Grammar
According to interactionist views, what is crucial for language learning in children?
Social support and contexts
Who is associated with the idea of a language acquisition device?
Chomsky
What is the primary role of the language acquisition device according to nativists?
To make language learning feasible
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