Which of these facts undermines B. F. Skinner's theory of language learning as a product of reinforced imitation?
A. A child can produce words and sentences that nobody has ever said to him or her.
B. When children say sounds, words, or sentences, they seek feedback from their parents.
C. It is more difficult to become bilingual as an adult than as a child.
D. Infants learn to home in on the phonemes of their native language.
Answer: A
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