Which of Noam Chomsky's linguistic concepts relates to how the human brain is uniquely and genetically predisposed to comprehend and produce language?

A. infant-directed speech
B. nativist retrieval
C. language-acquisition device
D. universal grammar


Answer: C

Psychology

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