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