Learning Theorists Believe That Language Acquisition Is Dependent on Shaping

question 139

Multiple Choice

Learning theorists believe that language acquisition is dependent on shaping and reinforcement.What does the research evidence suggest about role of reinforcement in language acquisition?

• A)It is important for the acquisition of new vocabulary.
• B)It is important for the acquisition of syntax.
• C)It is not important for the acquisition of either vocabulary or morphology.
• D)It is not important for the acquisition of pragmatics.

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Definitions:

Overregularization

The application of regular grammatical rules for forming inflections (e.g., past tense and plurals) to irregular verbs and nouns.

Language Development

The method through which kids grasp and convey language in their early years.

Over-Inclusion

A thought process in which irrelevant or unnecessary information is included in one's reasoning, often observed in various cognitive or psychiatric disorders.

Telegraphic Speech

A stage in language acquisition where children speak using simple constructions, often leaving out unnecessary words.