How does the evidence concerning blind children's ability to learn language align with that regarding deaf children's language acquisition with respect to the nature vs. nurture issue?

A) The evidence concerning blind children's ability to learn language accords with that regarding deaf children's language acquisition in suggesting that language acquisition is heavily influenced by nurture.
B) The evidence concerning blind children's ability to learn language accords with that regarding deaf children's language acquisition in suggesting that language acquisition is heavily influenced by nature.
C) The evidence concerning blind children's ability to learn language contradicts that regarding deaf children's language acquisition. Observations of blind children's ability to learn language suggests that language acquisition is heavily influenced by nature.
D) The evidence concerning blind children's ability to learn language contradicts that regarding deaf children's language acquisition. Observations of blind children's ability to learn language suggests that language acquisition is heavily influenced by nurture.

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Susan Zhang · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  The evidence concerning both blind and deaf children's ability to learn language supports the idea that language acquisition is heavily influenced by innate biological factors, aligning with the nature side of the nature vs. nurture debate. Despite their sensory impairments, both groups can acquire language, suggesting that the capacity for language is hardwired.

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