naom chomsky

Question 1

define the language aquisition device

Answer 1

A hypothetical tool in the brain that helps children quickly learn and understand language. Rules for language acquisition are inborn and strengthen naturally through growth. Human brain structures naturally allow for the capacity to learn and use language.

Question 2

what are the flaws of this

Answer 2

only hypothetical
did not take into account social interactions

Question 3

define inate

Answer 3

born with

Question 4

define predisposition

Answer 4

already in place

Question 5

define growth

Answer 5

increase in height and weight

Question 6

define development

Answer 6

increase in cognitive and intellectual ability

Question 7

what is the first critical stage

Answer 7

pre linguistic period

Question 8

what is the age range of this

Answer 8

0-10 months

Question 9

what is the second critical stage

Answer 9

holophrastic period

Question 10

what is the age range of this

Answer 10

12-18 months

Question 11

what is the third critical stage

Answer 11

telegraphic period

Question 12

what is the age range of this

Answer 12

2-3 years

Question 13

what is the final critical period

Answer 13

complex period

Question 14

what is the age range of this

Answer 14

3-5 years