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According to Chomsky's theory of language acquisition
 
  children learn language through a complex process of imitation and
  reinforcement.
  children have an inborn ability to learn language.
  the inability to learn language is due to specific brain dysfunctions.
  language learning depends on specific structure in the brain.

Question 2

The language acquisition device (LAD) was proposed by Chomsky to explain
 
  vocabulary spurts.
  the difference between surface structure and deep structure.
  the universal inborn ability to learn language.
  the systematic differences among languages.

Question 3

What is the focus of early communication for infants younger than 12 months?
 
  context
  content
  emotion
  sound

Question 4

Which of the following research results provides support for the social impulses theory oflanguage learning?
 
  Toddlers learn new words best by hearing an adult say a new word while they
  are playing with an unrelated object.
  Toddlers learn new words best when they are taught in person.
  Toddlers learn new words best in a group setting.
  Toddlers learn new words best by watching others talk.

Question 5

Bill constantly talks to his 3-month-old infant. His friend Ted tells him that it is useless to do so because an infant cannot understand language. Social-pragmatists would
 
  agree with Ted, since cooing and babbling are reflexive.
  suggest that Bill's behavior indicates he needs therapy.
  agree with Ted, since too much listening slows talking.
  disagree with Ted, because Bill's behavior teaches communication.

Answer to q. 1

children have an inborn ability to learn language.

Answer to q. 2

the universal inborn ability to learn language.

Answer to q. 3

emotion

Answer to q. 4

Toddlers learn new words best when they are taught in person.

Answer to q. 5

disagree with Ted, because Bill's behavior teaches communication.