The Social-Pragmatic Theory of Language Development Suggests That

question 144

Multiple Choice

The social-pragmatic theory of language development suggests that:

• A) children are born with the ability to acquire and use language.
• B) a child's use of language develops from a desire to interact with others.
• C) a child's linguistic ability is influenced by both nature and nurture.
• D) children learn language through the process of hearing others speak.

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Definitions:

Stable

Refers to something that is not likely to change or fail, showing consistency and reliability over time.

Validity Coefficient

A statistical measure used to assess the extent to which a test accurately measures what it purports to measure.

Scored

In psychological testing, "scored" refers to the process of assigning numerical values to responses for the purpose of measuring traits or abilities.

Subjectively

Based on or influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions rather than external facts or evidence.