"risk-taking" and LA

[Cynthia W Core]

Dear Childes members,

A colleague asked me about children's approach to language learning in terms
of "risk-taking."  I know I have read something along the lines of some
children talking more and making more errors and not seeming to be bothered
by that, while other children talk less, use more careful speech and make
fewer errors.

 

Is there research that substantiates this?  Or is this just opinion?  Where
can I find references on this?

Thank you.

 

Cynthia Core, Ph.D., CCC-SLP

Assistant Professor

Dept of Communication Sciences and Disorders

777 Glades Road, PO Box 3091

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, FL 33431 

(561) 297-1138

ccore at fau.edu

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