What Evidence Is Presented in the Textbook That Supports the Concept

question 281

Essay

What evidence is presented in the textbook that supports the concept of a language acquisition device?

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Definitions:

Positive Punishment

Adding an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the probability of a behavior's occurrence.

Negative Reinforcement

involves the removal of an unfavorable event or outcome after the display of a behavior, which in turn increases the likelihood of that behavior in the future.

Positive Reinforcement

The addition of a stimulus to increase the probability that a behavior will be repeated.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral technique that involves the removal of an unpleasant stimulus to increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated.