It Is Difficult to Explain Language Acquisition Solely in Terms

question 410

Multiple Choice

It is difficult to explain language acquisition solely in terms of imitation and reinforcement because children

• A) acquire language even in the absence of social interaction.
• B) resent being corrected for grammatical mistakes.
• C) generate all sorts of sentences they have never heard before.
• D) employ telegraphic speech patterns before their second birthday.

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