Maturation refers to the environmental influences that people experience as they grow older

There is a broad consensus among early childhood scholars that preschool teaching should be based on _______________________________

a. repetition and rote learning to ensure the mastery of core concepts b. building skills for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) c. whole language learning d. unstructured, hands-on experiences

Which statement about the language acquisition device is FALSE?

A. It is activated by exposure to language. B. It determines the language an infant speaks. C. It involves specific areas of the brain. D. It helps a child learn the specific language to which he or she is exposed.