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.