Multiple Choice
Current research suggests that there are a number of parallels between language learning in humans and song learning in birds. In both cases, learning results from a(n)
A) gradual unfolding of a set of instinctual processes.
B) interaction of internal programs and specific experiences.
C) long process of shaping and reinforcement.
D) suite of constraints and formal parameters.
Correct Answer:
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