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It is difficult to explain language acquisition solely in terms of imitation and reinforcement because children

A) acquire language even in the absence of social interaction.
B) resent being corrected for grammatical mistakes.
C) generate all sorts of sentences they have never heard before.
D) employ telegraphic speech patterns before their second birthday.

Language Acquisition

The method through which people develop the ability to notice, create, and apply words for the purposes of understanding and interaction.

Telegraphic Speech

A form of communication typical in young children, consisting of short and simple sentences.

Social Interaction

The dynamic process by which people communicate, act, and react in relation to others.

  • Separate and contrast theories related to how language is acquired.
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