Chomsky proposed that children are born with a specialized "mental organ," the language acquisition device (LAD), which allows them to
a. understand any language that is spoken around them at birth.
b. speak any language fluently once they learn the pragmatics of the language.
c. compare the structure of the language they hear to the innate grammar they were born with and make appropriate modifications.
d. develop expertise in the form of the language that is spoken around them.
C
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How high is the cost of childhood poverty in the United States estimated to be each year?
A. between $36 billion and $177 billion B. between $250 million and $2 billion C. between $450 billion and $750 billion D. between $600 billion and $1.2 trillion
All of the following are reasons for the unemployment of teenagers EXCEPT:
A) the average period of unemployment among youths is longer than among older workers. B) they have little training and experience. C) state licensing boards restrict their entrance into business. D) union requirements limit their participation.
Marital satisfaction tends to ______ with the arrival of the first child and ______ when the last child leaves home
a. decline; declines further c. increase; declines b. decline; increases d. increases; increases further
If her parents encourage little Tanya to ask questions, to use her imagination,
and give her the freedom to choose activities, according to Erikson, they are encouraging Tanya to develop a. industry. b. identity. c. generativity. d. initiative.