Which Idea Is NOT Used as Evidence to Support Nativist

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which idea is NOT used as evidence to support nativist views of language development?

• A) Children acquire language very rapidly and with no direct instruction.
• B) Nonhumans are unable to learn language.
• C) Children are motivated to use language to communicate with others.
• D) Groups of children who are deaf and not exposed to language invented their own sign language.

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Definitions:

Attraction

The feeling of being drawn towards someone or something, often due to physical, emotional, or psychological factors.

Helen Fisher

An American anthropologist and human behavior researcher known for her work on romantic love, marriage, and the biology of attraction.

Psychological Context

The mental and emotional factors that influence the perceptions, thoughts, and behaviors of an individual or group.

Communication

A transactional process in which symbols, such as words, gestures, and movements, are used to establish human contact, exchange information, and reinforce or change attitudes and behaviors.