AP Psychologymediummcq1 pt
Chomsky's language acquisition device proposes that
A.humans have an innate capacity for grammar
B.language is entirely learned by imitation
C.grammar is a cultural invention
D.animals have full language
Explanation
Core Concept
Children everywhere acquire complex grammar rapidly from fragmentary input — evidence, Chomsky argued, of built-in language machinery.
Correct Answer
Ahumans have an innate capacity for grammar
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