Which of the Following Observations Provides Support for an Innate

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following observations provides support for an innate explanation for language?

• A)Children imitate words spoken by adults.
• B)Children are rewarded for correctly using words.
• C)Children around the world use a limited number of patterns in their first sentences.
• D)When a child makes a language error, parents make needed corrections or ask a clarifying question to draw the child's attention to the error.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process through which individuals acquire and evolve their thinking abilities, including problem-solving and decision-making, throughout the lifespan.

Alleles

Variations of a gene found at the same locus on a chromosome, which determine divergent traits that can be passed to offspring.

Autosomes

The chromosomes that are not involved in determining the sex of an individual, making up the majority of the organism's genome.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located inside the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of DNA, carrying genetic information.