Noam Chomsky Believed That Language Is Biologically Programmed for Humans

question 192

Multiple Choice

Noam Chomsky believed that language is biologically programmed for humans. Chomsky's term for the hypothetical brain structure that allows humans to learn language is the _____ device.

• A) programmed acquisition
• B) biological communication
• C) information processing
• D) language acquisition

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Definitions:

Interpret Correlation

A statistical measure that describes the extent to which two variables change together, and thus how well one variable can predict the other.

Establish Causation

The process of demonstrating that one factor directly influences or causes an effect on another factor.

Illusory

Based on illusion; not real or caused by false perceptions or interpretations.

Correlation Coefficient

Represents the degree to which two variables are linearly related, with values ranging from -1 to +1 indicating the strength and direction of the relationship.