The Affective Filter Hypothesis:
This hypothesis suggests that emotional variables can prevent input from reaching the Language Acquisition Device (LAD). It acts like a "screen" or "wall."

Variables affecting the filter:

High Filter (Blocks Learning): High Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Low Motivation. When a student is stressed, they cannot acquire language even if the input is understandable.
Low Filter (Facilitates Learning): High Motivation, High Self-Confidence, Low Anxiety.

High Curiosity is a positive trait that lowers the filter and drives learning. Therefore, it is NOT associated with a high affective filter (which is a negative barrier).

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