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.

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Both language learning in humans and song learning in birds are believed to result from a combination of innate predispositions and environmental experiences. In other words, there are specific neural programs that guide learning, but the specific outcomes are shaped by exposure to specific sounds or words. Therefore, the correct choice is B, "interaction of internal programs and specific experiences."

Current Research Suggests That There Are a Number of Parallels