Some experts emphasize the importance of adult reinforcement of early speech, some suggest that language learning is innate, biologically wired, and others believe it to be a byproduct of social impulses. Reflect on the video, "Out of the Mouths of Babes."Links to an external site.

• Which language development theory does this video emphasize? How can you tell?
  • To support your answer, provide an example of one of the experiments conducted.
  • Explain how this fits into the learning theory process you identified.
• What is your position on language acquisition? Based on your position, would you advocate that parents read to their children even before they start to talk?