Describe the Relative Impact of Nature and Nurture on Language

question 125

Essay

Describe the relative impact of nature and nurture on language development as proposed by Chomsky and Skinner. Provide descriptive examples.

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Definitions:

Neuritic Plaques

Accumulations of beta-amyloid protein and degenerating neuronal material found in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease.

Industry Versus Inferiority

A developmental stage proposed by Erik Erikson where children, typically between ages 6 and 11, develop a sense of competence and perseverance through social interactions and learning new skills, or may feel inadequate and inferior.

Separation Anxiety

A disorder characterized by excessive anxiety regarding separation from home or from people to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment.

Cultural Variations

Differences in practices, traditions, and beliefs among various cultural groups, reflecting the diversity of human societies.