Which of the perspectives on language acquisition discusses how culture shapes language acquisition?

A. interactionist perspective
B. nativist perspective
C. learning theory
D. ethological theory


Answer: A

Psychology

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a. True b. False

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a. spontaneous; involuntary b. voluntary; spontaneous c. excitatory; inhibitory d. freely chosen; determined

Psychology