evaluating nativist theory

evidence for nativist theory pt 1

same stages of development at same time, resist correction, overgeneralisations,

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evidence for nativist theory pt 2

make their own rules for language, produce correct language when surrounded by impoverished adult speech

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what is an experiment you can link nativist theory to

wug experiment

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evidence against nativist theory pt 1

stop overgeneralising and learn to use language correctly, need input from adults for example pragmatics

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evidence against nativist theory pt 2

children who have been deprived of social contact cant achieve complete communicative competence

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what example could you give against nativists theory

genie

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evidence for nativist theory pt 2

make their own rules for language, produce correct language when surrounded by impoverished adult speech

what is an experiment you can link nativist theory to

evidence against nativist theory pt 1

evidence against nativist theory pt 2

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