The interactionist view of language development emphasizes that:
A)the primary language center and the biological language device are both needed for language to develop.
B)language development occurs largely due to positive reinforcement.
C)the development of receptive language is universal,whereas the development of spoken language differs across cultures.
D)both biology and experience contribute to language development.

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The interactionist view of language development emphasizes that both biology (i.e. innate language abilities) and experience (i.e. exposure to language and language input) contribute to language development. This view acknowledges the importance of both nature (biology) and nurture (environment) in shaping language acquisition.

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