Chomsky Proposes Parameter-Setting to Explain

question 14

Multiple Choice

Chomsky proposes parameter-setting to explain

• A) learning the rules of particular languages
• B) Universal Grammar
• C) the acquisition of structure dependence
• D) the transformation of deep structure to surface structure

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Definitions:

Biological Explanations

Theories or reasoning that attribute psychological phenomena or behaviors to biological processes.

Innate Factors

Natural, inborn elements or traits that influence an individual's development and characteristics from birth.

General Cognitive Processes

Fundamental mental activities involved in obtaining and processing knowledge, such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.

Biological Explanation

An explanation for behaviors, traits, or conditions based on biological factors, such as genetics, biochemical processes, or physiological mechanisms.