Which One of the Following Statements Most Accurately Describes What

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements most accurately describes what developmental theorists mean when they talk about a language acquisition device?

• A) A built-in mechanism that makes language learning especially easy for human beings
• B) A culture-specific symbolic system that encompasses all the syntactic rules of a particular language
• C) A particular area of the human cortex that seems to "hold" all of the words that a child learns
• D) A handheld computer that enables people who speak very different languages to communicate easily with one another

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Definitions:

System

A set of interconnected elements or components that are organized for a particular purpose or function.

School Development Program

Initiatives or plans implemented to improve the quality of education and enhance the overall school environment for students.

Policy Makers

Individuals or groups involved in the process of creating policies, laws, or regulations at various levels of government or organizations.

Epstein's Family Involvement

The model that emphasizes the role of various family engagement strategies in children's education, developed by Joyce Epstein.