Which of the Following Statements Regarding Language Development Is Most

question 132

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding language development is most strongly supported by the evidence?

• A)Although genes are important in many aspects of behavior, scientists do not believe they play a role in language.
• B)Many areas of the brain appear to be responsible for producing language.
• C)Chomsky showed that the language acquisition device depends on formal training in the rules of grammar.
• D)Evidence shows that language is a function of cultural processes, not underlying biological mechanisms.
• E)Scientists recently discovered a language center in the brain that is largely responsible for the use of language.

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