An interactionist theorist would argue that language development can be explained entirely by either biological factors or environmental experiences.
True
False
False
A clinician believes that children learn language primarily through imitation, reinforcement, and repeated exposure. Which theoretical perspective most closely aligns with this belief?
Universal Grammar
Cognitive Theory
Behaviorist Theory
Social Interactionist Theor
Behaviorist Theory
A preschool teacher intentionally creates opportunities for peer conversation, collaborative play, and adult-child interactions because she believes language develops through social experiences. Which theory best supports her approach?
Universal Grammar
Behaviorist Theory
Social Interactionist Theory
Modularity Theory
Social Interactionist Theory
Evidence-based practice requires clinicians to consider research evidence, clinical expertise, and client/family values when making decisions.
True
False
True
Behaviorist Theory
Language is learned through reinforcement
Universal Grammar
Children are born with innate grammatical knowledge
Social Interactionist Theory
Language develops through social interaction
Cognitive Theory
Cognitive development drives language development
Imagine that two children receive identical language input. One develops language rapidly while the other develops more slowly. Which conclusion would an interactionist theorist most likely make?
Language development is explained entirely by environment.
Language development is explained entirely by genetics.
Individual biological and environmental factors likely interact to influence outcomes.
Language development cannot be studied scientifically.
Individual biological and environmental factors likely interact to influence outcomes.