Understanding Nativist Theory of Language Acquisition

Easy Unit 5: Cognitive Psychology Language Development

Language acquisition begins in infancy and significantly influences cognitive development. Researchers have proposed various theories to explain how children learn language. One prominent theory suggests that children are biologically predisposed to acquire language. Which of the following best describes this theory?

The behaviorist theory, which emphasizes reinforcement and imitation for learning language.

The social interactionist theory, which highlights the role of social context in language acquisition.

The nativist theory, proposing that humans are born with an innate ability to acquire language.

The cognitive development theory, which suggests that language learning occurs simultaneously with cognitive development.

The constructivist theory, which focuses on children actively constructing their language skills through experiences.

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