2.4 Challenges in Language Acquisition

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  • Children start using one-word utterances around 12-18 months.
  • Language acquisition involves both innate ability and environmental influence.
    True
  • Match the concept with its influence on language acquisition:
    Universal Grammar ↔️ Innate ability
    Language Acquisition Device (LAD) ↔️ Biological mechanism
    Interaction ↔️ Environmental influence
    Feedback ↔️ Refines language skills
  • Environmental factors influencing language acquisition include interaction, feedback, and language input.
  • The babbling stage in language development typically occurs around 6-8 months.
  • Grammatically complex sentences emerge around the age of 3-4 years.
  • Innate ability in language acquisition is associated with the concept of Universal Grammar.
  • Interaction with caregivers provides essential language input and feedback.

    True
  • Children from lower-SES backgrounds may have less exposure to diverse vocabulary.
  • Children from lower-SES homes may receive less positive reinforcement and corrective feedback from caregivers.

    True
  • Children with DLDs progress through language development stages at a consistent rate.
    False
  • What does language acquisition involve according to the study material?
    Innate ability and environmental influence
  • What are the key environmental factors that influence language acquisition?
    Interaction, feedback, language input
  • What is a common challenge for children with Developmental Language Disorders (DLDs)?
    Understanding or using language
  • Information processing helps children extract patterns and rules from language.
    True
  • Which three types of factors enable children to rapidly acquire language in early development?
    Biological, environmental, cognitive
  • Early intervention is crucial for children with DLDs to improve their long-term language abilities.

    True
  • Providing high-quality language input and interactive experiences can help children from disadvantaged backgrounds develop strong language skills.
    True
  • Two-word phrases are typically used by children around 18-24 months.
  • Innate ability in language acquisition is associated with concepts like Universal Grammar and the Language Acquisition Device (LAD), while environmental influence is linked to interaction, feedback, and input.
  • Children have an inborn capacity to learn language.
    True
  • The Language Acquisition Device (LAD) is a biological mechanism guided by Universal Grammar.
  • Cognitive factors such as memory, attention, and information processing are crucial for language development.
  • One-word utterances are characteristic of the 12-18 month stage.

    True
  • Language acquisition involves both innate ability and environmental influence.
    True
  • The Language Acquisition Device (LAD) is a biological mechanism for learning language structure.

    True
  • Positive reinforcement from adults helps children refine their language skills.
  • Lower-SES environments may provide fewer opportunities for responsive interactions.
    True
  • Early intervention is essential to mitigate the effects of low SES on language acquisition
  • Universal Grammar is a key concept of innate language ability, while interaction is a key concept of environmental influence
  • Cognitive abilities such as memory allow children to store words and grammatical structures
  • What cognitive ability allows children to store and recall words, sounds, and grammatical structures?
    Memory
  • Developmental Language Disorders (DLDs) are impairments in language acquisition not caused by hearing loss, intellectual disability, or other medical conditions
  • Children from lower socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds often have fewer opportunities for diverse vocabulary and complex language structures
  • The babbling stage in language development occurs around 6-8 months.
  • Children begin using grammatically complex sentences around 3-4 years.
  • Key stages of language development include babbling, one-word utterances, two-word phrases, and grammatically complex sentences.
  • Environmental influence in language acquisition includes exposure to language, interaction, and feedback.
  • Biological factors determine how easily children learn the structure of language.
    True
  • Cognitive maturation facilitates the transition through language stages.
    True