Noam Chomsky Viewed Language Acquisition in Children as the Result

question 156

Multiple Choice

Noam Chomsky viewed language acquisition in children as the result of

• A)utilitarian learning in which children learn that correct language produces desirable results.
• B)reinforcement by adults of correct language production.
• C)an innate mental module that allows young children to develop language.
• D)imitating adults.

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Definitions:

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock and typically does not have voting rights but has a fixed dividend.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership shares in a corporation, providing voting rights and entitling the holder to a share of the company’s success through dividends and/or capital appreciation.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were once part of the outstanding shares and were bought back by the company.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation with a priority claim on assets and earnings before common stock.