Nativists Argue That Negative Evidence About Ungrammatical Sentences

question 22

Multiple Choice

Nativists argue that negative evidence about ungrammatical sentences:

• A) helps children attain the grammar of their native language
• B) is, in general, not available
• C) is provided by parents to aid their children's language acquisition
• D) occurs when children are exposed to an utterance that is not corrected

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Definitions:

Henry Murray

An American psychologist best known for his development of the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) and for his theory of personality, which emphasized the role of needs.

Raymond Cattell

A psychologist known for his work in personality traits, factor analysis, and the development of several personality assessments.

Projective Test

A type of personality test in which the individual interprets ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

Thematic Apperception Test

A projective psychological test that asks respondents to create stories about ambiguous scenes, used to uncover underlying motives, concerns, and how they see the social world.