Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the cognitive structures that are involved in a language acquisition device and the device itself?
A) There is a critical period involved for the learning of any language.
B) Reinforcement is necessary for the learning of language.
C) Children test hypotheses about the rules of grammar.
D) The device provides a source of motivation for learning a language.
E) All of the above are involved in a language acquisition device and the device itself.

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Reinforcement is not considered necessary for language learning in the context of a language acquisition device, which is a theoretical construct proposed by Noam Chomsky that suggests humans are innately equipped with the ability to acquire language.

Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of the Cognitive