Language Development

Question 1

This language acquisition theory proposes that language is acquired in the same way that other behaviors are acquired (i.e., copying the behavior of others and being reinforced).

Answer 1

Learning theory (AKA Behaviorist theory)

Question 2

This language acquisition theory proposes an innate language acquisition device (LAD) that enables children to understand language and speak in rule-governed ways once exposed sufficiently to language.

Answer 2

Chomsky’s nativist theory

Question 3

This language acquisition theory proposes that language acquisition depends on both biological readiness and social interactions that promote language development.

Answer 3

Social interactionist theory

Question 4

Babbling - the repetition of consonant vowel sounds - usually begins by about…

Answer 4

3-6 months

Question 5

Echolalia - the imitation of adult speech without understanding the meaning - usually begins by about…

Answer 5

9 months

Question 6

First words usually begin by about…

Answer 6

10-15 months

Question 7

Holophrastic speech - single words for a whole idea - usually begins around…

Answer 7

12-15 months

Question 8

Telegraphic speech - two words, usually a noun and a verb - usually begins around…

Answer 8

18-24 months

Question 9

This language error occurs when a child applies a word to a wider range of objects or events than is appropriate. For example, “kitty” for all furry animals.

Answer 9

Overextension - usually around 3yo

Question 10

This language error occurs when a child applies a grammatical rule to words that are exceptions to the rule. For example, “amn’t” for “am not.”

Answer 10

Overregularization