Eighteen-month-old Marty is pointing at objects in the park and trying to name them. His mother praises him for his correct labeling, and she tells Marty the correct name for objects he mislabels. This scene illustrates the importance of which of the following in language acquisition?
A)the language dance
B)maturation
C)biological predisposition
D)learning

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This scene illustrates the importance of learning in language acquisition, as Marty's mother is actively teaching him by providing feedback and reinforcement, which helps him learn the correct names for objects.

Eighteen-Month-Old Marty Is Pointing at Objects in the Park and Trying