On which statement would nativists and empiricists NOT agree?
A) Certain parts of the brain are specialized for coding certain types of spatial information.
B) Infants have an understanding of rudimentary spatial concepts.
C) Self-locomotion promotes processing of spatial information.
D) Language and other cultural tools shape spatial development.

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Nativists would argue that certain spatial abilities are innate and do not require cultural tools or language to develop, while empiricists would argue that all cognitive development is shaped by experience and cultural tools. Therefore, the statement that language and other cultural tools shape spatial development would not be agreed upon by both nativists and empiricists.

On Which Statement Would Nativists and Empiricists NOT Agree