?Which of the following conclusions is BEST SUPPORTED by the current research in language acquisition?
a. ?Language is best explained by processes of maturation.
b. ?Language depends on biological capacity for language and experience.
c. ?Language is prewired into the nervous system.
d. ?Language is learned by listening to the speech of others.
Answer: d. ?Language is learned by listening to the speech of others.
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a. mesolevel b. microlevel c. macrolevel d. metalevel
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