Asked by Matthew Poteralski on May 16, 2024

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Professor Kim suggests that young children from all cultures can distinguish between singular and plural nouns because the concept of quantity is inborn.The professor's suggestion would have been most readily accepted by

A) Plato.
B) John B.Watson.
C) B.F.Skinner.
D) Aristotle.

Inborn Concept

A theory that suggests certain ideas or understanding are inherent and present at birth, not learned through experience.

Singular and Plural Nouns

Terms that denote one single entity or more than one of the same entity, respectively.

Plato

An ancient Greek philosopher, a student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, known for his contributions to Western philosophy, metaphysics, ethics, and epistemology.

  • Digest the significance of genetic predispositions and environmental influences (nature versus nurture) in the modulation of psychological behavior and processes.
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Nikhil BhallaMay 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The professor's suggestion that the concept of quantity is inborn aligns with the philosophical views of Plato, who believed that humans possess innate knowledge and ideas that are not acquired through experience or learning. Watson and Skinner, on the other hand, were behaviorists who emphasized the role of environment and reinforcement in shaping behavior, and would not have accepted the idea that language acquisition is based on innate abilities. Aristotle, while acknowledging that humans have innate potentialities for learning and reasoning, did not specifically address the topic of childhood language development.