Questions: According to Chomsky's theory of language acquisition: Select one: - the inability to learn language is due to specific brain dysfunctions - children are born with a biological predisposition to learn language - language must be learned in a social context; not just overheard - children learn language through a process of imitation and reinforcement

The answer is children are born with a biological predisposition to learn language.

This option does not align with Chomsky's theory. While brain dysfunctions can affect language acquisition, Chomsky's theory primarily focuses on the innate ability to learn language rather than specific dysfunctions.

This option is correct. Noam Chomsky proposed the theory of Universal Grammar, which suggests that children are born with an inherent ability to acquire language. He argued that the human brain is pre-wired with a set of grammatical rules common to all languages, enabling children to learn language naturally and rapidly.

While social interaction plays a role in language development, Chomsky's theory emphasizes the innate biological mechanisms over the social context. This option aligns more with social interactionist theories, such as those proposed by Lev Vygotsky.

This option aligns with behaviorist theories, such as those proposed by B.F. Skinner, rather than Chomsky's theory. Chomsky criticized behaviorist approaches, arguing that they could not adequately explain the complexity and speed of language acquisition in children.