Development
-Melissa Bowerman asserts that as language develops, it does not introduce new meanings to a child, but expands on things the child already knows. Which theory of language development does this describe?

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The constructivist view asserts that as language develops, it does not introduce new meanings to a child, but expands on things the child already knows. The nativist view asserts that human language is innate and all humans are wired for language development. The behaviorist view of language asserts that language development is the result of positive reinforcement.

Development -Melissa Bowerman Asserts That as Language Develops, It Does Not