The Most Influential Representative of the Nativist Position of Language

question 81

Multiple Choice

The most influential representative of the nativist position of language development is the linguist

• A) B. F. Skinner.
• B) Sigmund Freud.
• C) Noam Chomsky.
• D) William James.

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Definitions:

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in stimulation that a person can detect 50% of the time, also known as just noticeable difference (JND).

Stereo

A method of sound reproduction that creates an illusion of multi-directional audible perspective, typically using two or more independent audio channels.

Differentiate

The process of distinguishing or discriminating between two or more things, or the process of becoming distinct or specialized in structure or function.

Sensory Adaptation

How sensory receptors gradually become less responsive to steady stimuli over time.