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Paper 1 structured question: The learning theory of language development including:

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The learning theory of language development including:

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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates1 marks

Discuss the implications of children's ability to create novel language on language development theories.

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Children often produce sentences that they have never heard before, indicating a level of creativity in their language use.

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Define What is meant by 'novel language' in the context of language development?
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Paper 1Approaches, Issues and Debates3 marks

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The learning theory suggests that language is acquired through imitation and reinforcement, but children often create novel sentences.

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Explain What are the limitations of the learning theory based on children's novel language use?
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