Bruner's interactionism
Jerome Bruner's theoretical approach emphasising the interactive, social nature of language acquisition, including the role of caregivers and LASS.
Real World
A parent who reads the same picture book repeatedly with their child, pausing to name objects and invite responses, is providing the kind of structured interactive scaffolding Bruner described as central to language acquisition.
Exam Focus
Distinguish LASS from LAD clearly — examiners penalise confusion; Bruner's LASS is environmental support, Chomsky's LAD is innate.
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