Cognitive processing theory proposes that while learning language children
A) figure out statistically how likely it is that certain sounds will follow each other.
B) imitate the language behavior of people they are emotionally attached to.
C) employ a universal grammar to understand the syntax of the language they hear.
D) rely upon a biological unfolding of a readiness to learn language

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Cognitive processing theory suggests that children use statistical learning to make predictions about the likelihood of certain sounds following each other. They do this by analyzing the patterns of sounds in the language they hear and generalizing rules about how these sounds are combined to create meaningful words and sentences. This statistical learning helps children to start producing and understanding language in a systematic way.

Cognitive Processing Theory Proposes That While Learning Language Children