Which of the Following Best Represents a Cognitive Psychologist's View

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best represents a cognitive psychologist's view of  childhood language learning?

• A) Children acquire language in response to parental approval.
• B) Children are born with distinct physical features that facilitate learning the language of their parents.
• C) Children are born with innate mechanisms for learning language.
• D) Children acquire language in response to being understood.

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Definitions:

Rivalry

(1) The characteristic of a private good, the consumption of which by one party excludes other parties from obtaining the benefit; (2) the attempt by one firm to gain strategic advantage over another firm to enhance market share or profit.

Excludability

The characteristic of a private good, for which the seller can keep nonbuyers from obtaining the good.

Private Good

A good, or service that is individually consumed and that can be profitably provided by privately owned firms because they can exclude nonpayers from receiving the benefits.

Quantity Demanded

The quantity of a product or service that buyers are prepared and financially able to buy at a certain price.