Tomasello (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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What is Tomasello's theory of language acquisition called?
What is Tomasello's theory of language acquisition called?
Usage-based theory
At what age do infants first demonstrate shared intentionality?
At what age do infants first demonstrate shared intentionality?
9-12 months
Which behaviour shows shared intentionality in infants?
Which behaviour shows shared intentionality in infants?
Joint attention
What concept does Tomasello explicitly reject?
What concept does Tomasello explicitly reject?
Language Acquisition Device (LAD)
How do children initially learn constructions?
How do children initially learn constructions?
As holistic expressions
What are the two fundamental cognitive abilities in Tomasello's theory?
What are the two fundamental cognitive abilities in Tomasello's theory?
Intention-reading & pattern-finding
What is the first stage in Tomasello's acquisition sequence?
What is the first stage in Tomasello's acquisition sequence?
Holophrases
Which major theory does Tomasello directly challenge?
Which major theory does Tomasello directly challenge?
Chomsky's nativism
What limitation does the theory face regarding universal stages?
What limitation does the theory face regarding universal stages?
Can't fully explain similar stages
What type of learning skills does Tomasello say children use?
What type of learning skills does Tomasello say children use?
Domain-general skills