If Language Has a Biological Basis, Then

question 145

Multiple Choice

If language has a biological basis, then

• A) children would not imitate the speech of others.
• B) children in all cultures should go through the same basic stages in language development.
• C) infants should be able to speak at birth.
• D) all people should speak the same language.

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Definitions:

Bystanders

Individuals who are present at an event or incident but do not take an active role in its outcome.

Noninterdependence

A situation or relationship where the actions, decisions, or states of one entity do not significantly affect another.

Interdependence

A mutual reliance between individuals or groups, where actions, decisions, or outcomes are influenced by others within a relationship or system.

Entitativity

The perception or quality of being a distinct and unified group, characterized by similarities, shared goals, or common fate among its members.