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What concept embodies the harmony and mutual dependence of nature and nurture?
The fundamental antagonism of nature and nurture
What is embodied in the concept of Universal Grammar?
The idea that the child is born with an adult-like knowledge of grammar
What is required for a trait to be considered innate according to Chomsky?
No involvement of environmental information in its development
What is the distinction between core and periphery in Universal Grammar?
Some aspects of grammar are universal (core) while others are particular to specific languages (periphery)
What do Parameters of Variation account for?
Variation among different languages on the periphery
What does Universal Grammar propose about the nature of language acquisition?
Language acquisition is facilitated by an innate capacity
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