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COMPARE AND CONTRAST TWO THEORIES OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT
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COMPARE AND CONTRAST TWO THEORIES OF DEVELOPMENT Psychologists have differing opinions in their explanations for the development of a child, there are various approaches and this essay aims to compare and contrast Chomsky's rationalist approach and Skinner's behaviourist approach to child development. Particular attention will be given to the development of language in children, highlighting the similarities and differences in both theories. To begin with language can be defined as a "symbolisation of thought. It is a learned, code or a system of rules that enable us to communicate ideas and express words and needs" (Paivo. & Begg: Psychology of Language 1981). Language communication consists of two main processes; the production of language e.g. speaking and writing, and the reception of language e.g. understanding the speech or writing. Consequently how does a child acquire this level of language, what processes do they undergo? Research has identified biological elements accountable for the...
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