The connectionist theory suggests that language development is the outcome of:
A) finding grammar units.
B) cognitive units.
C) developing relative strengths of the interconnected network units.
D) diminishing the relative strengths of the interconnected network units and implementing the grammatical units that remain.

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Connectionist theories, also known as neural network models or parallel distributed processing models, propose that cognitive processes, including language development, arise from the interactions of a large number of simple processing units (neurons) within a network. These units are interconnected and communicate with each other through pathways that have varying strengths. As a child is exposed to language, these connections are strengthened or weakened through a process of learning that involves adjusting the weights of the connections based on experience. This process leads to the emergence of language abilities as the network becomes better at processing and producing language through its exposure to linguistic input. The theory emphasizes the importance of the environment and experience in shaping the neural network that supports language development.

The Connectionist Theory Suggests That Language Development Is the Outcome