Some experts emphasize the importance of adult reinforcement of early speech (nurture) and others suggest that language learning is innate and biologically wired (nature).
Reflect on this week’s video(Video link attached below), “Out of the Mouth of Babes.”
Which language development theory does this video emphasize, and how can you tell?
To support your answer, provide an example of one of the experiments and explain how it fits into the learning theory process you identified.
Cook, H. (Director). (1980). Out of the Mouths Of Babes [Video file]. Filmakers Library. Retrieved from Academic Video Online: Premium database.
