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The role of competition and timeframes: A commentary on Ambridge (2020).

Authors :
MacWhinney, Brian
Source :
First Language; Oct-Dec2020, Vol. 40 Issue 5/6, p604-607, 4p
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

Ambridge argues persuasively for the importance in language learning of a rich database of input exemplars. However, a fuller account must also consider the importance of on-line and developmental competition between rote exemplar-based storage and emergent patterns that can optimize retrieval. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
LANGUAGE acquisition
CHILDREN'S language
EXAMPLE
LEARNING
EXTRACTION (Linguistics)
LANGUAGE & languages

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Language :
English
ISSN :
01427237
Volume :
40
Issue :
5/6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
First Language
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
146204071
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0142723720903892
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