The Fact That the Deaf Children in Nicaragua Spontaneously Developed

question 141

Multiple Choice

The fact that the deaf children in Nicaragua spontaneously developed their own language suggests that ____.

• A) nurture plays no role in language development
• B) nature plays no role in language development
• C) at least some aspects of language development have a biological basis
• D) language development is a purely biological phenomenon

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Definitions:

Normative Influence

A type of social influence that leads individuals to conform in order to be accepted and liked by others, often involving the adoption of group norms.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses their sense of self-awareness and feels less responsible for their actions, often occurring in group settings.

Social Facilitation

The tendency for individuals to perform differently when in the presence of others than when alone, typically improving on simple or well-rehearsed tasks.

Obedience

The act of following orders or directions from an authority figure, often studied in social psychology.