Chomsky's Claim Regarding Child Language Acquisition Was That

question 1

Multiple Choice

Chomsky's claim regarding child language acquisition was that:

• A) it cannot be explained simply in terms of the language that children hear
• B) it requires a more sophisticated form of shaping than behaviorists claim
• C) it is largely tacit rather than explicit
• D) children require explicit grammatical instruction from parents or caregivers to learn the rules of language

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Definitions:

Social Development

The process by which individuals acquire the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that enable them to participate effectively in society.

Gender Schema Theory

A cognitive theory which posits that people learn gender roles and behaviors through the socialization process, shaping their understanding and behaviors according to gender-specific expectations.

Gender Constancy

The understanding that one's gender identity is fixed and remains constant over time, regardless of external changes in appearance or behavior.

Social Development

The increasing complexity of behavior patterns used in relationships with other people.