The Learning Theory Approach to Language Acquisition Has Difficulty Explaining

question 45

Multiple Choice

The learning theory approach to language acquisition has difficulty explaining which one of the following statements?

• A)Children say phrases and sentences they have not heard.
• B)Babbling and cooing are inborn vocalizations.
• C)Parents reinforce the accuracy of their children's statements.
• D)Reading to children increases their vocabulary.

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Definitions:

R-Selection

Pattern of natural selection in which producing the most offspring the most quickly is adaptive; occurs when population density is low and resources are abundant.

Ecological Footprint

Area of Earth’s surface required to sustainably support a particular level of development and consumption.

World Average

A statistical average or median metric that represents global data across various categories, such as temperature, income, or health indicators.

Ecological Footprint

A measure of human demand on Earth's ecosystems, representing the amount of natural environment required to sustain their lifestyle.