alleryIn social interactionism, much of a child's linguistic growth stems from what?
AGenes acting alone
BSilent reading alone
CInteraction with adults
DWritten tests only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Interaction with adults
1. The theory stresses feedback and reinforcement.
2. Growth comes from modelling of and interaction with parents and other adults.
3. Adults often provide instructive correction.
_Source: Wikipedia, Language acquisition, Social interactionism_
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