Outline the Milestones in the Progression of Speaking in Infancy

question 133

Essay

Outline the milestones in the progression of speaking in infancy, and then explain why both Chomsky (or the nature-oriented position) and the environmentalists (or nurture advocates) are both correct in describing language development.

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Definitions:

Autonomic

Pertaining to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

Cell Body

Part of the neuron where information from thousands of other neurons is collected and integrated.

Synapse

The space between neurons where communication takes place through neurotransmitters.

Inhibitory Signals

neural or chemical messages that decrease the likelihood of a neuron firing, thus reducing or preventing an action or response.