Questions: Which of the following explains the constructs that make an infant ready for language? Social input Social pragmatics Reinforcement theory Language acquisition device

Which of the following explains the constructs that make an infant ready for language? Social input Social pragmatics Reinforcement theory Language acquisition device
Transcript text: Which of the following explains the constructs that make an infant ready for language? Social input Social pragmatics Reinforcement theory Language acquisition device
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The answer is Language acquisition device.

Explanation
Option 1: Social input

Social input refers to the interactions and communication an infant receives from caregivers and others in their environment. While social input is crucial for language development, it does not fully explain the innate constructs that make an infant ready for language.

Option 2: Social pragmatics

Social pragmatics involves understanding the social context and use of language in communication. It emphasizes the role of social interaction in language learning but does not account for the innate readiness for language acquisition.

Option 3: Reinforcement theory

Reinforcement theory suggests that language learning occurs through reinforcement and conditioning. While reinforcement can play a role in language development, it does not explain the innate biological mechanisms that prepare infants for language.

Option 4: Language acquisition device

The Language Acquisition Device (LAD) is a theoretical construct proposed by Noam Chomsky. It suggests that humans are born with an innate ability to acquire language, equipped with a mental structure that allows them to understand and produce language. This concept explains the biological readiness of infants to learn language, making it the most suitable explanation among the options provided.

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