A theory that language is the result of a complex set of theories that children create about the linguistic stimuli they are exposed to is what kind of theory?
A)innatist theory
B)behaviorist theory
C)cognitivist theory
D)active construction of a grammar theory (or t heory theory)

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The active construction of a grammar theory, also known as theory theory, posits that children actively construct grammatical rules and linguistic structures based on the input they receive, reflecting a cognitive approach to understanding language acquisition. This contrasts with innatist theories that suggest language ability is innate, behaviorist theories that focus on stimulus-response learning, and cognitivist theories that emphasize mental processes more broadly without the specific focus on active rule construction.

A Theory That Language Is the Result of a Complex