Which of the following does the language acquisition device (LAD) contain?
A) an innate knowledge of universal grammar
B) an external knowledge of universal grammar
C) an environment that shapes or trains verbal behavior
D) the ability to preprogram a child to learn a specific language
A) an innate knowledge of universal grammar LAD is a brain mechanism in humans that is specialized for acquiring and processing language.
5.1-136 Which of the following areas of the brain enables human beings to understand spoken words and produce coherent written and spoken language?
A) the right hemisphere
B) Wernicke's area
C) Broca's area
D) arcuate fasciculus
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a. If they have an infectious disease, such as HIV/AIDS. b. If they are very poor. c. If their baby is born prematurely and is more likely to have trouble latching on. d. If they have small breasts.