In Contrast to Learning Theory, the Nativist Theory of Language

question 121

Multiple Choice

In contrast to learning theory, the nativist theory of language development proposes that __________ factors account for the acquisition of language.

• A)environmental
• B)social
• C)early experience
• D)inborn

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Definitions:

Factorial Research Design

A study design that allows researchers to examine the effects of two or more independent variables simultaneously on dependent variables.

Main Effects

Refers to the individual impact of an independent variable on a dependent variable in an experiment or study.

SSA

SSA often refers to the sum of squares due to treatments or groups in analysis of variance (ANOVA), representing the variation attributable to different conditions or treatments.

SSB

The sum of squares between groups, a measure used in analysis of variance to compare the variance between different groups' means.