Question

Chomsky proposed that children learn a language:

• A. Through observation
• B. Through conditioning
• C. Because they possess an innate language acquisition device
• D. Through imitation and reinforcement

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Because they possess an innate language acquisition device

Yes, Noam Chomsky's theory of language acquisition in psychology proposes that children are born with the ability to learn language: 

• Language acquisition device

  Chomsky's theory states that children are born with a language acquisition device (LAD), a theoretical tool that explains how children learn language quickly and naturally. The LAD is a part of the brain that allows children to learn language with little guidance. 

• Universal grammar

  Chomsky's theory also states that children are born with universal grammar, a set of grammatical rules in their minds. 

• Innate ability

  Chomsky's theory argues that language is innate, meaning that humans are born with a pre-existing mechanism in their brains that allows for language processing. 

• Critical development stages

  Chomsky believes that children should acquire and develop effective language skills during early critical development stages. 

Chomsky's theory of language acquisition is a nativist theory, which attempts to explain childhood language acquisition. However, some critics argue that Chomsky's theory is too innatist and doesn't give enough weight to social interaction and other factors in language acquisition.