Which Statement Would NOT Be Made by a Nativist Theory

question 174

Multiple Choice

Which statement would NOT be made by a nativist theory proponent?

• A) Learning language is about nurture just as much as it is about nature.
• B) Language acquisition and development is an inborn ability.
• C) Every person is born with a language acquisition device.
• D) Humans have an innate disposition to use their linguistic abilities.

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Definitions:

Chronosystem

In the ecological systems theory, the chronosystem represents the dimension of time, including life transitions and environmental events, influencing the individual's development.

Intimacy

The state of having a close, personal, and usually affectionate or loving relationship with someone.

Communication

The process of conveying information and meaning between or among individuals through verbal, non-verbal, written, or visual channels.

Technology

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry, through the design and use of machines, computers, and other electronic devices.