Which Statement About the Language Acquisition Device Is FALSE

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the language acquisition device is FALSE?

• A)It is activated by exposure to language.
• B)It determines the language an infant speaks.
• C)It involves specific areas of the brain.
• D)It helps a child learn the specific language to which he or she is exposed.

Identify key figures in psychotherapy and their contributions.

Comprehend the role of client-centered therapy and the therapeutic environment it seeks to create.

Appreciate the psychological mechanisms, such as resistance and transference, involved in therapy.

Distinguish between various therapeutic techniques aimed at reducing stress, phobias, and maladaptive behaviors.

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Definitions:

Linguistics

A field of study focusing on the structure, use, and acquisition of language.

Communicate

The process of conveying information or expressing thoughts and feelings through verbal or non-verbal means.

Language

A system of communication used by a particular country or community, involving the use of words, grammar, and pronunciation.

Context Effect

The effect on a cognitive process (e.g., perception) of the information surrounding the target object or event. Sometimes called expectation effect because the context is thought to set up certain expectations in the mind of the cognitive processor.