The fact that children appear to learn rules,rather than specific word combinations,when acquiring language skills argues most strongly AGAINST which theory of language development?
A) cognitive
B) behaviorist
C) nativist
D) social communication

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The behaviorist theory of language development posits that language is learned through imitation and reinforcement of specific word combinations. However, the fact that children learn rules instead of specific word combinations goes against this theory.

The Fact That Children Appear to Learn Rules,rather Than Specific