DrDeGroot Believes That Children Gradually Acquire Language Skills as Neural

question 183

Multiple Choice

Dr.DeGroot believes that children gradually acquire language skills as neural circuits that support language develop within the brain.Dr.DeGroot further believes that these neural circuits will not develop unless children are exposed to appropriate language learning experiences.Dr.DeGroot's views most closely mirror those found in

• A) behavioral theories of language acquisition.
• B) nativist theories of language acquisition.
• C) emergentist theories of language acquisition.
• D) social communication theories of language acquisition.

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