According to Noam Chomsky's theory of innatism, what is the primary mechanism for language acquisition?
Imitation
Universal Grammar
Reinforcement
Social Interaction
Which of the following concepts is central to Chomsky's innatist theory?
Behavioral Conditioning
Cognitive Development
Language Acquisition Device (LAD)
Cultural Transmission
What does Chomsky argue about the role of the environment in language learning?
It has no significant role in language learning
It shapes language through reinforcement
It triggers the innate language faculty
It is the sole determinant of language acquisition
Which of the following best describes the 'poverty of the stimulus' argument in Chomsky's theory?
Language is learned through imitation
Language acquisition is driven by social interaction
Language learning requires extensive exposure
Children acquire language despite limited input
What is the main critique of behaviorist theories of language learning from Chomsky's perspective?
They overemphasize the role of social interaction
They underestimate the role of innate structures
They focus too much on cultural transmission
They ignore the importance of cognitive development