Which theorist proposed the 'language acquisition device' (LAD)?
A) Noam Chomsky
B) Lenneberg
C) B. F. Skinner
D) none of these answers is correct

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Chomsky proposed the concept of the 'language acquisition device' (LAD) as a hypothetical innate ability that enables humans to learn and produce language. This idea suggests that humans are born with a biological predisposition to acquire language and that it is hardwired into the brain.

Which Theorist Proposed the 'Language Acquisition Device' (LAD)