Theories of Language Acquisition
which theory says children learn by imitating adults and being rewarded?
Behaviourist
who proposed that humans are bio-programmed to learn language in stages?
Derek Bickerton
what part of the brain is associated with speech?
Broca`s Area
what is the first stage of language acquisition?
Pre linguistic stage
who proposed the idea of the LAD?
Chomsky
which famous case showed that TV exposure alone is not enough for learning language?
Jim hearing child of deaf parents
Which type of language uses hand gestures and has full grammar systems like spoken language?
Sign Language
the first word stage is usually between the ages of?
1-2 years
what theory emphasizes language learning through caregiver interaction and CDS?
interactionist-Bruner
what type of speech do adults use with young children?
Child directed speech (CDS)
What area is associated with language comprehension?
Wernicke`s area
At what stage do children typically begin to use two-word combinations (like "want cookie" or "big truck")
18 to 24 months of age. This stage is known as the "two-word stage" in language acquisition.
what theory connects language with overall intellectual development?
Cognitive
what is the idea that language is learned in stages across all cultures called?
Language Universals
Which side of the brain is responsible for language?
Left Hemisphere
what is the telegraphic stage characterized by?
short simple sentences