According to Chomsky's theory of language acquisition, _____.
A) children learn language through a complex process of imitation and reinforcement
B) children have an inborn ability to learn language
C) the inability to learn language is due to specific brain dysfunctions
D) language learning utilizes one particular structure in the brain

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Chomsky's theory of language acquisition proposes that children have an inborn ability to learn language, which he calls the "language acquisition device." This device allows children to recognize and understand the structure of language and acquire language without direct instruction or reinforcement.

According to Chomsky's Theory of Language Acquisition, _____