What Is the Language Acquisition Device (LAD)

question 89

Multiple Choice

What is the language acquisition device (LAD) ?

• A) A neural prewiring that allows children to learn grammar
• B) A technique used to teach infants language skills
• C) A sensitive period in which children acquire language
• D) A automated method of teaching vocabulary

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Definitions:

Ionic Compound

A substance made up of positively and negatively charged ions that are combined in a ratio to neutralize the charges.

Bromine

A reddish-brown liquid at room temperature, with the elemental symbol Br, and atomic number 35; it is a halogen and is used in various industrial applications.

Magnesium

A lightweight, silver-white metallic element, crucial for cellular metabolism and found in chlorophyll, often used in alloys and as a dietary supplement.

Ionic Compound

A chemical compound composed of ions held together by electrostatic forces termed ionic bonding, usually formed between metal and non-metal ions.