nature

Question 1

Nativism

Answer 1

a language learning theory that suggests an in-built sense of language

Question 2

Chomsky

Answer 2

• babies are born with an innate knowledge
• LAD
• make phrases never spoke before “we good”
• virtuous errors show language learning process is in place

Question 3

Tomasello

Answer 3

• babies are born with an innate predisposition to be able to find patterns in other’s language
• intention reading: understanding the intention behind speech in order to create and understand your own meaning
• pattern finding: creating abstract linguistic schemes of where, when and how language can be used
• Tomasello argues that these abilities are domain general, they are within the human brain.

Question 4

Piaget

Answer 4

• child needs to acquire concepts in order to use words relating to it
• egocentricism= thoughts and communications are typically egocentric, inabiliity to see situation from another point of view
• up until 11 have heteronomous morality, at 11 go to formal operational stage
• formal operational stage: form abstract reasoning, engage in debates and moral/ ethical thought.