Noam Chomsky Argued That the Structure of Human Languages Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

Noam Chomsky argued that the structure of human languages is ________, in contrast to B. F. Skinner's assertion that languages are ________.

• A)innate; learned
• B)learned; universal
• C)universal; rational
• D)rational; innate

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Definitions:

Cognitive Perspective

A psychological approach that focuses on the ways in which individuals perceive, process, and retrieve information.

Biological Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines psychological disorders and behaviors in terms of their biological or physiological underpinnings.

Learning Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior.

Sociocultural Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the influence of societal and cultural factors on individual behavior and mental processes.