Which of the Following Statements Reflects the Views of Noam

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects the views of Noam Chomsky on language?

• A)The LAD is a physical part of the brain rather than a theoretical construct.
• B)Children do not have an innate ability to detect the sounds of language.
• C)Children are born with an innate device to learn language.
• D)Language acquisition in humans is an environmentally conditioned process that starts at birth.

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