The interactionist approach to language development differs from the behaviourist approach in that the interactionist approach:
A) believes that humans have an innate ability to acquire language.
B) believes that environmental factors affect language development.
C) does not believe in the existence of a language acquisition device.
D) places a heavier emphasis on the role of social interactions in language development.
A) believes that humans have an innate ability to acquire language.
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