The interactionist approach to language development differs from the nativist approach in that the interactionist approach:

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The interactionist approach places a heavier emphasis on the role of social interactions in language development, whereas the nativist approach believes in the existence of a language acquisition device and genetic determination of language development. Option A is incorrect because the interactionist approach does not believe that all verbal behaviour is genetically determined. Option B is incorrect because the interactionist approach does not argue that all verbal behaviour is the result of shaping with reinforcement.

The Interactionist Approach to Language Development Differs from the Nativist