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What is the main idea regarding language acquisition in children?
Children need specific linguistic input to learn language
What happens if a child is not exposed to any linguistic input?
They will never learn language
What is the role of input in the development of certain abilities in other species?
Input is crucial for the development of abilities in other species
What happens if a chaffinch is not exposed to any input within the first 10 months of its life?
It will never learn its song
What is imprinting in greylag geese?
The attachment of ducklings to the first moving object they see
What is the critical time frame for attachment in greylag geese?
Within hours
What does the Critical Period Hypothesis state about language learning in children?
Language learning in children is similar to the acquisition of birdsong and imprinting
What do language learning, birdsong acquisition, and imprinting have in common?
They all have a critical period for development
What is the main idea of the text?
Language learning in children is similar to birdsong acquisition and imprinting
Test your knowledge on the role of input and biology in language development! Explore how a lack of linguistic input can impact a child's language acquisition process and gain insights into the importance of input in other species.
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