Which of the following statements best describes the relative contributions of biological factors and the social environment on children's language acquisition? Language acquisition ________.
A)is a preprogrammed biological process that occurs with little input from the social environment
B)is a preprogrammed biological process that requires input from the social environment for normal language development
C)is a social learning process based solely on operant conditioning and imitation of adults
D)processes differ markedly across different cultures

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Language acquisition is influenced by both biological predispositions and the social environment. Children are biologically equipped to learn language, but they require social interaction and exposure to language from their environment to develop their linguistic abilities fully.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Relative Contributions