1. Make notes on the following:

a. Skinner's theory of language acquisition

b. Chomsky's theory of language

acquisition

c. Similarities and differences between the

two theories

2. Write a paragraph describing Skinner's theory

of language acquisition (about 150 words),

covering:

a. learning from the environment

b. operant conditioning and how it can be

applied to language

c. tacts and mands/n3. Write a paragraph describing Chomsky's

theory of language acquisition (about 150

words), covering:

a. the extent to which he thought language

acquisition is innate

b. the LAD

c. universal grammar

d. critical period of language acquisition

4. Write a short paragraph comparing

the 2 theories (about 100 words)

a. you are not evaluating them or saying

which is better, you are just discussing

similarities and differences in terms of

nature and nurture

b. it doesn't have to be a separate

paragraph; you can include these points

in the previous two paragraphs if you

like/n1. Write a paragraph explaining how classical

conditioning could form attachments (about

200 words).

a. Remember to use key terminology (e.g.

unconditioned stimulus).

b. Remember to make it specific to

attachment (e.g. what is the

unconditioned stimulus in this case?)

2. Write a paragraph using Harlow's monkey

experiment to support/contradict the classical

conditioning theory of attachment formation.

a. Use correct paragraph structure - Point,

Evidence, Explanation.

b. Explain the experiment design. I

recommend using a few sources to

check that you have understood it, as it

is a common area for mistakes.

c. Describe the results.

d. Say whether the results support or

contradict the theory, and explain how./nattachment formation, and any research that

supports or contradicts this theory. Include:

a. The idea that it has evolved

b. Monotropy

c. Social releasers

d. Critical period

e. Internal working model

2. Write 2 paragraphs explaining Bowlby's

theory of attachment formation and evaluating

it using research (400-500 words).

a. You could have 1 paragraph on the key

features and 1 on the research to

support/contradict the theories, or you

could evaluate immediately after the

relevant key feature.

b. The key features do link together well,

so do your best to explain it in your

essay. It might help to rewatch that part

of the webinar.

3. Write a paragraph describing Bowlby's theory

of maternal deprivation (about 200 words).