Which Theories of Language Acquisition Focus on the Development of Neural

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which theories of language acquisition focus on the development of neural circuits within the brain in response to language experience?

• A)linguistic relativity
• B)social communication
• C)behaviourist
• D)emergentist

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Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of stimulation required to detect a particular stimulus 50% of the time.

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