[Gerry]:
> Then Alexander, do you think these young babies have a template in their head
which maps out the syntax of their language?
> I'm beginning to think they might.
Alexander: I think it could be so. We know that language plays an
important role in the thinking process, and in emergence of
associations.
We can suppose that such a "template" is created during the recognition
(learning) of the native language in form of a special neuron
constellations pattern, by analogy with the complex conditioned reflexes
forming or the establishment of not-inborn dynamical stereotypes like
ability to use a fork (chopsticks) or to play a piano. The syntax is an
organic part of the speach, so it should be imprinted as strongly as
basic lexicon, I think.
Every next learnt language can produce its own neuron associative
connections but the virginity (of the brain) is already lost ...
Gerry: Hi Alexander. QUESTION: When do you think this template is
created?
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