Explain Nativist viewpoint on language development.
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Explain Nativist viewpoint on language development.
Nativist Viewpoint on Language Development: Innate Linguistic Capacities
The nativist viewpoint posits that language development is primarily driven by innate biological factors. Pioneered by Noam Chomsky, this theory suggests that humans are born with a universal grammar hardwired in their brains, enabling them to acquire language effortlessly. According to this perspective, the brain is pre-wired with linguistic structures, and exposure to language during a critical period triggers the unfolding of these innate capabilities. Nativism emphasizes the role of nature over nurture in language acquisition, asserting that the human brain possesses an intrinsic predisposition for language learning.