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    Cognitive Theory and Innateness: Theories Are in Contrast To

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    Name: JOSHUA H.

    LAGONOY Date: December 18, 2020

    Course and Section: BSE 2-1E Instructor: Ms. Paula Andrea Borja
    Cognitive Theory and Innateness

    Innateness

    Theory supposes that the ability to learn Cognitive Theory


    language is innate
    Central interest = children's cognitive
    nature is more important than nurture development
    experience using language necessary only
    to activate the LAD (Language Acquisition Theorized that language simply one way
    Device) that children represent their familiar
    words - as a reflection of thought
    Child is equipped with biological LAD; it Both Theories
    therefore plays major role in acquisition are in contrast BUT language does not contribute to
    - Enables you to distinguish speech from development of thinking
    to Behaviorist
    - other sounds in environment
    - Organizes data
    Theory Believed cognitive development
    precedes language development
    Linguistic focus is child's syntax
    Four Stages:
    Role of social environment is minor, 1. Sensorimotor Stage
    language used by others merely triggers 2.Preoperational Stage
    LAD ---> language learning is innate 3.Concrete Operational Stage
    4.Formal Operational Stage
    Universal Grammar: brain is hardwired to
    learn and develop language

    Theory also known as nativism

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