Evidence that there is a sensitive period for language development has been interpreted as supporting __________ of language acquisition.
A) Skinner's account
B) the sociocultural perspective
C) Chomsky's account
D) an interactionist's account

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Chomsky's account proposes that humans are biologically predisposed to learn language, and that there is a critical period (or sensitive period) for language acquisition during which the brain is most receptive to language input. This view is supported by evidence of language acquisition patterns and brain development in children, which suggests that there is a specific window of opportunity for optimal language learning.

Evidence That There Is a Sensitive Period for Language Development