The Poverty of Stimulus | Emad A. Zikry
The Poverty of Stimulus suggests that children acquire complex language abilities despite limited linguistic input, highlighting innate grammatical structures. This theory, championed by Noam Chomsky, challenges behaviorist views and emphasizes the human brain’s natural capacity for language learning. It underscores the profound, inherent mechanisms guiding language acquisition beyond mere environmental exposure. The Poverty of Stimulus…