Many scholars,including linguists Noam Chomsky and Steven Pinker,believe that human beings ____.
A)learn language through operant conditioning
B)have an inborn capacity for learning language
C)learn language through classical conditioning
D)learn language through operant conditioning.

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Scholars such as Noam Chomsky and Steven Pinker assert that humans have an innate capacity for language acquisition, which means they are born with the ability to develop language skills without direct instruction or reinforcement. This theory is called the nativist approach, which suggests that humans have an inherent language acquisition device (LAD) that allows them to learn language rapidly. Therefore, option B, "have an inborn capacity for learning language," is the most accurate choice. Option A, "learn language through operant conditioning," is incorrect because operant conditioning only explains how humans learn through rewards and punishments. It does not explain how they acquire language skills. Option C, "learn language through classical conditioning," is also incorrect because classical conditioning only explains how humans develop automatic responses to stimuli. It does not explain how they learn language. Option D, "learn language through operant conditioning," is a duplicate of option A and can be eliminated.

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