Human infants appear to come into the world with a prewired ability to comprehend language. Evolutionary theorists think that this ability is _______.
A)largely the product of early learning
B)regulated by primitive brain structures that are evolutionarily very old
C)an example of a behavioural adaptation
D)indicative that the fetus is learning language before birth

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Human infants' prewired ability to comprehend language is considered an example of a behavioral adaptation, which is a trait that has evolved over time to help an organism survive and reproduce in its environment. This ability is thought to be an evolutionary adaptation that facilitates early communication and learning.

Human Infants Appear to Come into the World with a Prewired