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Theorists of the behavioral approach argue that
 
  a. only simple reinforcement contingencies are required to explain all of language acquisition
  b. hypothetical, internal structures such as grammars are unnecessary and only complicate the important issues in language learning
  c. language learning is assisted through the process of convergent validity
  d. the Markov models used by the interactionists are inadequate descriptions of language behavior

Question 2

One thing that has been proven about the Language Acquisition Device is
 
  a. that it is a physiological part of the brain
  b. that it is the only thing that can explain the rapidity of language learning in the early years
  c. that all normal children are born with one and it operates the same, no matter what language the child is exposed to
  d. none of the above


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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

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