In Chapter 12, which theorist is most linked with the nativist view of language development, and which theorist is linked with the environmentalist view?
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Question 2Bobby and friends swear a lot more when they are talking with each other compared to when talking to their parents. Which of the five components of verbal language is most relevant?
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Question 3What is it called when adults speak to young children using exaggerated, high pitched speech?
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Question 4Which comes first, cooing or babbling?
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Question 5What is the difference between receptive and expressive language?
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Question 6Jasmine, a preschool teacher, does not believe in teaching basic skills directly. She believes that if she provides a print-rich environment and uses hands-on activities her students will construct their own accurate understanding of print concepts. She encourages her students to write stories on paper. Which of the following theories has influenced Deborahs teaching methods?
a. Vygotskys sociocultural theory
b. behaviorism
c. Piaget's theory of cognitive development
d. Information-processing theory
Question 7How would a behaviorist promote literacy development?
a. use discovery methods
b. teach skills in a hierarchical sequence
c. encourage collaborative group work
d. use apprenticeships
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