Which of the Following Statements Best Expresses the Relationship Between

question 162

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best expresses the relationship between the development of language production and that of language comprehension

• A)The development of language production lags behind that of language comprehension.
• B)The development of language production is usually slightly more advanced than that of language comprehension.
• C)The development of language production is usually much more advanced than that of language comprehension.
• D)Language production and language comprehension develop in tandem.

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Definitions:

Heritability

A statistical measure that indicates how much of the variation in a particular trait within a population can be attributed to genetic differences among individuals.

Universal Grammar

A theory suggesting that the ability to acquire language is innate, genetically programmed, and common to all humans, regardless of the specific language they learn.

Noam Chomsky

A linguist, cognitive scientist, and political activist known for revolutionizing the field of linguistics by introducing the concept of universal grammar.

Prelinguistic Vocalizations

Sounds made by infants before they acquire language, including cooing and babbling, which are early forms of communication and vocal experimentation.