According to the nativist perspective, children master the structure of language
A) only with deliberate training from parents.
B) spontaneously, with only limited language exposure.
C) at different rates, depending on their native language.
D) quickly, but only in its simplest forms; more complicated forms come much later.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The nativist perspective posits that children are born with innate language abilities and structures, and that they are able to acquire language spontaneously with limited language exposure. This suggests that children do not need deliberate training from parents in order to master the structure of language.

According to the Nativist Perspective, Children Master the Structure of Language