Nativism (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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Which linguist is most closely linked to the nativist theory of language acquisition?
Which linguist is most closely linked to the nativist theory of language acquisition?
Noam Chomsky
What is the Language Acquisition Device (LAD) in nativist theory?
What is the Language Acquisition Device (LAD) in nativist theory?
An inborn mental structure for grammar
What does universal grammar help children acquire according to Chomsky?
What does universal grammar help children acquire according to Chomsky?
Word order patterns and syntactic rules
What is the Poverty of Stimulus Argument?
What is the Poverty of Stimulus Argument?
Input alone can't explain rapid learning
What does 'I goed to the park' demonstrate about children's language?
What does 'I goed to the park' demonstrate about children's language?
Application of internal rules
Which stage involves multi-word utterances without function words?
Which stage involves multi-word utterances without function words?
Telegraphic stage
Which brain areas support the biological basis of language according to neuroscience?
Which brain areas support the biological basis of language according to neuroscience?
Broca's area and Wernicke's area
What does evidence from feral children suggest about nativism?
What does evidence from feral children suggest about nativism?
Social interaction is also necessary
What aspect of language can the LAD NOT explain?
What aspect of language can the LAD NOT explain?
Pragmatics like politeness
What is a key limitation regarding empirical evidence for the LAD?
What is a key limitation regarding empirical evidence for the LAD?
It's a theoretical construct unlocated