Dr Blather Subscribes to the Semantic Bootstrapping Hypothesis

question 35

Multiple Choice

Dr. Blather subscribes to the semantic bootstrapping hypothesis. With which of the following statements is he most likely to agree?

• A)Children gradually infer grammatical rules by detecting regularities in speech.
• B)Experience is not important for learning language.
• C)Language learning is definitively explained by the presence of an inborn grammar-learning device.
• D)All aspects of language are learned through imitation and reinforcement.

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Definitions:

Display Rules

Socially or culturally prescribed norms that dictate how emotions should be expressed in public settings.

Universal Facial Expression

Facial expressions that are recognized across various cultures as conveying the same emotional states.

Cultural Constraint

Limitations or influences on behavior and thinking imposed by societal norms and values.

Lie Smiles

Facial expressions that attempt to appear genuine but are actually fabricated to conceal true feelings, often detectable through subtle inconsistencies.