Psychology Chapter 3: Nature vs Nurture
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What concept embodies the harmony and mutual dependence of nature and nurture?

  • The importance of nature over nurture
  • The harmony and mutual dependence
  • The fundamental antagonism of nature and nurture (correct)
  • Universal Grammar

    • What is embodied in the concept of Universal Grammar?

  • The idea that grammar is acquired through exposure to the environment
  • The idea that the child acquires grammar regardless of their native language
  • The idea that certain aspects of grammar are universally acquired
  • The idea that the child is born with an adult-like knowledge of grammar (correct)

    • What is required for a trait to be considered innate according to Chomsky?

  • Exposure to Universal Grammar in the environment
  • No involvement of environmental information in its development (correct)
  • Exposure to information in the environment
  • Extraction of Universal Grammar from the environment

    • What is the distinction between core and periphery in Universal Grammar?

    <p>Some aspects of grammar are universal (core) while others are particular to specific languages (periphery)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Parameters of Variation account for?

    <p>Variation among different languages on the periphery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Universal Grammar propose about the nature of language acquisition?

    <p>Language acquisition is facilitated by an innate capacity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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