What does the 'critical period hypothesis' in language acquisition propose?
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- There is a biologically determined window in childhood when language learning occurs most readily, often ending around puberty
- Children learn languages only through explicit instruction during school years
- Language ability is entirely innate and cannot be affected by age of exposure
- Adults always learn new languages faster than children
Correct answer: There is a biologically determined window in childhood when language learning occurs most readily, often ending around puberty
Explanation: The hypothesis claims a sensitive biological window for language acquisition, often argued to end near puberty. Case studies like Genie (discovered 1970) are cited as evidence.
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