Theorists Taking an Interactionist Approach to Language Acquisition

question 52

Multiple Choice

Theorists taking an interactionist approach to language acquisition:

• A)reject both the learning theory and nativist approaches.
• B)agree that the brain is hardwired to acquire language.
• C)downplay the role of the environment in language acquisition.
• D)remain unconvinced by the idea of a language-acquisition device.

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