Which of the following is FALSE concerning language development?
A)The first seven years of life are a sensitive period in language development.
B)Environmental forces influence whether a person develops simple or sophisticated language.
C)A biological predisposition determines if we will speak English or Vietnamese, Spanish, or Russian.
D)As a child's speaking improves, parents tend to adjust their speech to the child's language ability.

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While biological factors do play a role in language development, they do not determine which specific language a person will speak. This is determined by the language(s) spoken in their environment and the culture they are raised in.

Which of the Following Is FALSE Concerning Language Development