Behaviorism / Interactionism / Nativism Flashcards
Which theoretical position uses positive reinforcement?
Behaviorism
Important Psychologist that state “you are born a blank slate”
A: Lev Vygotsky
B: B.F. Skinner
C: Noam Chomsky
B: B.F. Skinner
What does Noam Chomsky’s Universal Language Grammar theory argue?
That all languages have common grammar, all languages share similarities
Mrs. Rhodes teaches vocabulary words to her students by saying each word clearly and then has the students repeat the modeled word. She is using what theory of language acquisition in her classroom?
Behaviorism
Johnny’s teacher gives him assignments that gradually build on his prior knowledge while also challenging him in a way that is attainable. His teacher is using a method known as
Scaffolding
Which theory of language development suggests that children learn appropriate sounds and words in reaction to their parents’ reinforcement?
A) Innatism
B) Behaviorism
C) Nativism
D) Interactionism
B) Behaviorism
Which theorist places the most importance on social interaction in the development of language?
A) Chomsky
B) Piaget
C) Vygotsky
D) Skinner
C) Vygotsky
Noam Chomsky theory of language learning is
Nativism
Behaviorists believe that teachers/instructors are the most important factor in learning a language in a school setting.
True
Which theory believes in using motherese/parentheses and the acceptance of speech errors?
A. Behaviorism
B. interactionism
C. Nativism
B. interactionism
Which theory is student-centered?
A. Behaviorism
B. Interactionalism
C. Nativism
C. Nativism
Classical conditioning is a part of which first language acquisition theory?
Behaviorism
(T/F) Nativism means that children need the help of an adult in order to learn a language
False
Imitation and practice are believed to be the primary process in language development in what theory?
Behaviorism
What theory believes that complex grammar could never be acquired just by imitating and practicing phrases but by having an innate mechanism?
Nativism
True or False: B.F Skinner said, “You are born a blank slate” according to Behaviorism.
True
Environment is support, but learning takes place naturally.
a) Behaviorism
b) Nativism
c) Social Interactionism
b) Nativism
True or False: Chomsky argued, “Children are biologically programmed for language and that language develops in the child in just the same way that other biological functions develop.”
True
Which theorist became famous for his behaviorism on dogs?
A.) Ivan Pavlov
B.) B.F. Skinner
C.) Noam Chomsky
D.) None of the above
A.) Ivan Pavlov
What is the name of the device that enables each normal child to construct a systematic grammar and to generate phrases/sentences?
LAD – Language Acquisition Device
What theory believes you are born with a blank slate?
Behaviorism
