Understanding the Interactionist Perspective in Language Development

Hard Unit 5: Cognitive Psychology Language Development

The study of language development encompasses various theories explaining how individuals, particularly children, acquire language. One such theory, the interactionist perspective, emphasizes the role of social interactions in language learning. This approach suggests that language development is influenced not only by inherent biological factors but also by the environment and cultural context.

Considering this interactionist approach, which of the following statements best aligns with its core principles?

Language is acquired solely through imitation of adult speech.

Cognitive development must precede language development.

The environment and social interactions are crucial for language acquisition.

All languages develop in a fixed sequence without cultural influence.

Language acquisition is primarily driven by innate grammatical structures.

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