Chomsky's linguistic theory

Chomsky's linguistic theory

language acquisition

·         the process by which we learn to speak, write, or even use sign language in meaningful ways to communicate

Behaviorists believe we learn by associating events, known as...

·         classical conditioning

We also learn through rewards and punishments, a process known as...

·         operant conditioning

Chomsky's linguistic theory

·         we are born with an innate ability to learn language, and with little guidance, children will naturally learn language

language acquisition device

·         an area in our brains that makes learning language a natural event

Stages of Language Acquisition

-       listening
- cooing/babbling
- one-word communication
- two-word communication

Which of the following are the correct stages of speech development?

·         Babies enter the babbling stage at four months, have one-word utterances with meaning at around their first birthday, and two-word sentences by the time they are two years old.

What is the critical period hypothesis for learning language?

·         The critical period hypothesis states that we have a specific window in which we can best learn language. Once that period is over, language acquisition becomes difficult.

Which of the following is NOT an example of language acquisition from a behaviorist perspective?

·         Learning through association, imitation, and rewards are all elements of behaviorism. Behaviorist believe the environment shapes language development. They do not place emphasis on a natural ability to learn language

Which type of communication includes eye movements?

·         nonverbal communication includes eyes movements and behavior which are called oculesics