Cognitivist: Tommassello Flashcards
Who’s theory did Tommassello argue against?
Chomsky’s L.A.D Theory
What did Tommassello say the reason for Language learning growth in a child was fulfilling?
The human instinct to be socially successful
What are cognitive processes?
Processes of learning where you need to understand and then apply the rules
What did Tommasello argue CLD was similar to learning?
Learning how to walk or draw
Which 2 processes did Tommasello create to describe a child understanding CLD?
Intention-Reading and Pattern-Finding
What is Intention Reading?
The process of a child learning the intention of an imperative rather than it being a question
What is an example of a child correctly applying Intention Reading?
Understanding that “Can you open the door” is a request and not a person asking if you are able to open a door or not.
What is Pattern Finding?
When a child is able to find patterns in utterances and apply them to other events
What is an example of a child correctly applying Pattern Finding?
Understanding the sentence “The Dog wants food” could become “The Dog wants to play”
What approach is it called for children to understand Pattern-Finding?
“Slots and Frames” approach
What CLD theory is Tommasello also under?
Cognitive
