The Proposal That Humans Have a Language Acquisition Device Is

question 174

Multiple Choice

The proposal that humans have a language acquisition device is based on the evidence that the development of language

• A)is supported by parents' activities such as child-directed speech
• B)is influenced by adults' positive reinforcement
• C)is a result of social learning processes
• D)has a biological basis

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