According to the nativist view, the key mechanism driving language acquisition is __________.

A. the basic processes of learning
B. a language acquisition device
C. a biological instinct
D. a communicative drive


Answer: B

Psychology

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a. ?negative reinforcement b. ?latent inhibition c. ?negative punishment d. ?extinction

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Questions that ask for basic information such as age, gender, ethnicity, or income are called _____ questions and should be placed at the _____ of a survey

a. demographic; end b. demographic; beginning c. double-barreled; end d. double-barreled; beginning

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology