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Step 1: Lenneberg's theory of language acquisition states that there is a critical period for la

Question 10 lennebergs characteristics of biologically...

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00:01 Diving into an intriguing aspect of language development, the concept of a critical period for language acquisition.

00:05 This concept suggests that there's an optimal time frame in early life when the human brain is especially receptive to learning language, and acquiring language outside of this period can be significantly more challenging.

00:17 We'll explore four different pieces of evidence related to language development and identify which one best supports the existence of a critical period of language for language acquisition.

00:27 Let's analyze each option to uncover cover the most compelling evidence.

00:48 A.

00:49 Infants babbling phonemes.

00:51 Infants ' ability to babble phonemes found in their parents ' native language reflects an early stage of language acquisition where babies experiment with sounds.

01:00 While this showcases the innate capacity for language, it does not directly support the existence of a critical period since babbling occurs naturally in all infants exposed to any language.

01:41 B.

01:42 Toddlers discriminating unheard phonemes.

01:45 The fact that toddlers maintain a capacity to discriminate phonemes they've never heard speaks to the innate flexibility and adaptability of the young brain to potential language inputs.

01:57 However, while this ability indicates a broad potential for language learning, it doesn't specifically highlight a critical period beyond which language acquisition becomes more difficult...

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Question 10 Lenneberg's characteristics of biologically controlled behaviors includes the idea that there is a critical period in which to learn language. O True. O False

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