Noam Chomsky's theory of language acquisition is based on:

Answer choices

  1. A. Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD)
  2. B. Language Acquisition Device (LAD) ✓ Correct
  3. C. Operant Conditioning
  4. D. Affective Filter

Explanation

Chomsky proposed LAD — an innate, built-in mechanism that enables all children to acquire language universally.

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Subject: English