Which theory of language acquisition combines several schools of thought to hypothesize that language development is produced through a combination of genetic predispositions and environmental circumstances that help teach language?

a) universal grammar
b) interactionist perspective
c) learning theory approach
d) language-acquisition device

b

Psychology

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According to James Marcia, which of the following is a true statement?

a. Once adolescents enter an identity status, they stay there. b. Many adolescents start out as diffused and foreclosed, but by late adolescence they move toward moratorium and identity achievement. c. Many adolescents start out in moratorium, but by late adolescence they move toward foreclosure and diffusion. d. Many adolescents start out in foreclosure, but by late adolescence they move toward diffusion and identity achievement.

Psychology

John Bowlby's theory of attachment was inspired by studies of

A) imprinting. B) drive reduction. C) scaffolding. D) social referencing.

Psychology