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Shatz, Marilyn – Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 1985
Processes of language development are viewed as controlled by genetic program (1) written at a level of moderate generality, (2) with executive control based within the organism, and (3) including process for fostering interaction with relevant environment. Evaluates above view in light of data from three research papers (published in this issue).…
Descriptors: Age Differences, Communication (Thought Transfer), Comparative Analysis, Deafness