Language: Innate or Learned Language, are we born with it or do we learn it? There’s a lot to debate on this subject. There are several points of view from psychologists, medical doctors, linguists and parents. John B. Watson, believed that the environment was responsible for shaping children’s development. His views were consistent with those of behaviorism, an approach to psychology that had a great impact on research about children. Although behaviorists emphasize …showed first 75 words of 946 total…

…showed last 75 words of 946 total…P, 1969. Wheeler, David. "Supports Theory That Language is Innate." The Chronicle of Higher Education 44.20 (Jan. 1998) : Glendale Community College on-line Catalog "Pro-Quest". Sena, Kathy. "Special Issue/Baby’s First Year; Talk to Me; Research Indicates That Language Development Begins As Early As The First Few Months Of Life And That Speaking Comes As Naturally To Children As Eating And Sleeping. Parental Interaction Plays A Big Role." Los Angeles Times 4 Oct 1999: Glendale Community College on-line Catalog "Pro-Quest"