Which Statement Is NOT a Valid Criticism of Skinner's Theory

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT a valid criticism of Skinner's theory of language acquisition?

• A)Grammar is rarely explicitly taught.
• B)Language expression cannot be shaped by approximations.
• C)Children generate many more grammatically correct sentences than what they could possibly hear.
• D)Overgeneralization of grammatical rules suggests that trial-and-error grammar learning is not occurring.

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Definitions:

Unregulated Cell Division

Abnormal cell growth that can lead to tumors and cancer, characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of cells.

First Messenger

A signaling molecule that binds to a receptor on the surface of a cell, triggering a sequence of events within the cell.

Second Messenger

is a molecule inside cells that acts to transmit signals from a receptor to a target within the cell, such as cAMP or calcium ions.

Growth Factor

A naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, healing, and cellular differentiation.