Which of the following statements is the central tenet of the nativist theory?
A. Language influences rather than determines people's thinking.
B. Language is discovered rather than learned.
C. Language is something that exists because it is reinforced and shaped.
D. Language is influenced greatly by socioeconomic factors.
Answer: B
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