Question

According to the passage, all of the following stem from popular wisdom on language Except? 
 

• A. Language is a cultural artifact.
• B. Language is a cultural invention.
• C. Language is learnt as we grow.
• D. Language is a psychological faculty.

Hint:

Identify the contrast between "popular wisdom" and "scientific view" to eliminate correctly.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

The question asks us to identify the option that does not align with common beliefs about language as highlighted in the passage.
Here are the options to consider:

• Language is a cultural artifact.
• Language is a cultural invention.
• Language is learnt as we grow.
• Language is a psychological faculty.

According to popular wisdom, language is often viewed as something created by societies and passed down through generations, meaning it is seen as both a cultural artifact and a cultural invention. Additionally, it is commonly accepted that we learn language as we develop from childhood into adulthood.
However, the notion that language is a psychological faculty suggests an innate, mental capability tied to our cognitive development, which is not typically associated with common or popular cultural understanding but rather with linguistic and cognitive research.
Thus, the correct answer, which does not stem from popular wisdom, is: Language is a psychological faculty.