It is difficult to explain language acquisition solely in terms of imitation and reinforcement because children:
a. acquire language even in the absence of social interaction.
b. resent being corrected for grammatical mistakes.
c. overgeneralize grammatical rules, producing speech errors they have never heard before.
d. employ telegraphic speech patterns before speaking in complex sentences.
Answer: c. overgeneralize grammatical rules, producing speech errors they have never heard before.
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