Question

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Match different theories of language acquisition and development.
1. imitation theory
2. active construction of grammar theory
3. reinforcement theory
A. it states that children are born with an innate ability to understand and learn languages.
B. it refers to children’s ability to pick up a language from their environment by mimicking adults.
C. it refers to reinforcement as a method of language acquisition.

Answer 1

1. imitation theory

B. it refers to children’s ability to pick up a language from their environment by mimicking adults.

2. active construction of grammar theory

A. it states that children are born with an innate ability to understand and learn languages

3. reinforcement theory

C. it refers to reinforcement as a method of language acquisition.