The Theories of Language Acquisition That Focus on the Development

question 302

Multiple Choice

The theories of language acquisition that focus on the development of neural circuits within the brain in response to language experience are known as

• A) social communication theories.
• B) behaviorist theories.
• C) linguistic relativity theories.
• D) emergentist theories.

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Definitions:

Rational Expectations

The economic theory that individuals make decisions based on their rational outlook, available information, and past experiences.

Stabilization Policy

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Rational Expectations Theory

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