Jane, a Toddler, Frequently Hears Imperfect Speech Full of False

question 34

Multiple Choice

Jane, a toddler, frequently hears imperfect speech full of false starts, interruptions, and unfinished sentences.Because she is hearing imperfect speech, some researchers would argue that this is not a sufficient basis for Jane to learn language.These researchers support the ________ argument.

• A) linguistic determinism
• B) poverty of the stimulus
• C) principles and parameters
• D) telegraphic speech