_____ Argued That There Is Nothing Biologically Special About the Acquisition

question 15

Multiple Choice

_____ argued that there is nothing biologically special about the acquisition of language, but _____ countered that language acquisition is different from other forms of learning.

• A) Chomsky, Pinker
• B) Darwin, Skinner
• C) Pinker, Darwin
• D)Skinner, Chomsky

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates both the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, thirst, and other homeostatic systems.

Neural System

The network of nerve cells and fibers which transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, enabling communication between the brain, spinal cord, and other areas.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in basic emotions such as fear and pleasure, as well as drives like those related to hunger and sex.

Cerebral Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, each responsible for different functions and cognitive processes.