Asked by Krystina Marschall on Jul 04, 2024

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Anika has just started to understand the idea that events can happen in the future.Now,when she talks about things she is going to do tomorrow or next week,she uses the future tense,rather than the present tense.Which theory would be supported by this development in Anika's language skills

A)  linguistic relativity 
B)  nativist 
C)  cognitive 
D)  behavioural

Linguistic Relativity

The hypothesis that the structure of a language influences its speakers' world view or cognition.

Nativist

A perspective in psychology and linguistics suggesting that certain skills or abilities are "native" or hardwired into the brain at birth, contrasting with theories that emphasize learning and experience.

Cognitive

Related to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, and problem-solving.

  • Understand different theories of language development and their implications.
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Aaron SansosieJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
This development in Anika's language skills supports the cognitive theory, which posits that language development is intertwined with cognitive development. Anika's understanding of the future tense shows that she is able to think abstractly and plan for the future.