Nativist Noam Chomsky argued that each child is born with a language acquisition device (LAD) , which
A) controls attention so that language can be imitated.
B) serves as an imaginary playmate, especially for boys.
C) provides positive reinforcement when words are heard.
D) biologically prepares the brain to process language.
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