Almost every time Amos articulates the word "da," his father picks him up with joy, smiles, and praises his son for trying to say "dad." The father's behavior reinforces Amos's behavior. Which theory of language acquisition is this an example of?
A. learning theory approach
B. universal grammar
C. nativist approach
D. infant-directed speech
Answer: A
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a. ?have a lot of money b. ?are physically attractive c. ?have mediocre health d. ?are unmarried e. ?are more successful and productive
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a. saying "yes" for each word that is a noun and "no" for each word that is not a noun? b. pointing to the word "yes" for each word that is a noun and "no" for each word that is not a noun? c. pointing to the word "no" for each word that is a noun and "yes" for each word that is not a noun? d. saying "no" for each word that is a noun and "yes" for each word that is not a noun?
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a. horse-trading b. bait-and-switch c. lowballing d. highrolling
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A. prototype B. exemplar C. categorical D. definitional