Question

question 16

which of the following explains the constructs that make an infant ready for language?

reinforcement theory
social pragmatics
language acquisition device
social input

Explanation:

Here is a high-level summary of the reasoning leading to the correct answer:

• We analyze the question asking for the construct that explains what makes an infant biologically ready for language.
• We evaluate the options: "Reinforcement theory" and "Social input" focus on environmental factors, while "Social pragmatics" emphasizes the social context of communication.
• We identify the "Language Acquisition Device" (LAD), a concept proposed by Noam Chomsky, as the innate, biological mental structure that prepares infants to acquire language.
• Therefore, the Language Acquisition Device is the correct construct.

Answer:

• Reinforcement theory
• Social pragmatics
• Language acquisition device (Correct answer)
• Social input