How do the views of Skinner and Chomsky differ in their explanation of infant language acquisition? Explain each view, and then determine which one seems most convincing to you
What will be an ideal response?
Answers should differentiate between Skinner's theory of reinforcement and
conditioning and Chomsky's structuralist approach, based on the child's inborn
predisposition to learn speech (LAD).
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Which of the following is most characteristic of mothers of insecure-resistant infants?
a. The mothers were not very interested in their babies. b. The mothers frequently misinterpret their infants' signals. c. The mothers frequently ignore their infants' signals d. The mothers are unresponsive to their infants' signals.
One of the physiological needs is the need for:
a. competition b. routine c. sex d. cooperation
Which characteristic of Type A personality is most closely linked to CVD?
A) Time urgency B) Competitiveness C) Ambitiousness D) Hostility
If Gordy's friend is suicidal, which of the following should Gordy do?
A. Suggest that means other than suicide might help solve the person's problems. B. Be tough-minded and not too empathetic. C. Avoid asking how the person intends to commit suicide. D. Talk with his friend by himself for as long as he can.