Chat with AIExam 11: Language Development
Studies of the role of exact imitation in children's language development suggest that
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The belief that environmental factors are important in normal language acquisition is supported by evidence that
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Discuss at least three ways in which environmental influences have been shown to impact early language development. What evidence is there for a special inborn language learning device?
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Answered by Examlex AI CopilotEnvironmental influences have been shown to impact early language development in several ways. First, the amount and quality of language input a child receives from their caregivers and environment can significantly impact their language development. Children who are exposed to rich and varied language input from an early age tend to have larger vocabularies and better language skills compared to those who receive less input.
Second, the socio-economic status of a child's family can also impact their language development. Children from lower socio-economic backgrounds may have less access to resources and opportunities for language enrichment, which can hinder their language development.
Third, cultural influences can also play a role in early language development. Different cultures may have different language practices and beliefs about language learning, which can impact how children acquire and use language.
As for evidence for a special inborn language learning device, there is support for the idea that humans are biologically predisposed to acquire language. The existence of a universal grammar, proposed by linguist Noam Chomsky, suggests that there are innate linguistic structures and principles that underlie all human languages. Additionally, research on language acquisition in infants has shown that they are able to distinguish between different speech sounds from a very young age, suggesting a biological readiness for language learning. These findings support the idea that there may be a special inborn language learning device that helps facilitate early language development.
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