Toddlers are immersed in a language-learning environment at all times,whereas adults who are learning a second language often do so on a part-time basis.Which theory of language acquisition is weakened by this confounding variable

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The nativist theory posits that humans are biologically predisposed to acquire language and have an innate capacity for language acquisition. However, this theory is weakened by the fact that adult learners may not have the same level of immersion in their second language environment as toddlers do in their first language environment, which can affect language acquisition.

Toddlers Are Immersed in a Language-Learning Environment at All Times,whereas