The Idea That Language Learning Proceeds Through a Sensitive Period

question 128

Multiple Choice

The idea that language learning proceeds through a sensitive period is supported by

• A) the finding that language processing is dedicated to specific brain regions.
• B) the fact that animals cannot learn language.
• C) the case of Genie.
• D) the fact that low-income children hear far fewer words per hour than high-income children.

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