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In the context of psycholinguistic theory, the inborn tendency to acquire language is referred to as a(n) _____.
 
  A) language acquisition device
  B) extralinguistic cue
  C) language lexicon
  D) cross-linguistic typology

Question 2

Anu has just finished watching a movie about cement mixing that she thought was long and boring. According to the arousal theory of motivation, Anuwill most likely ____ next.
 
  a. drink water
  b. do something exciting
  c. read about cement mixing
  d. go to sleep



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
b



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