Which Theory Proposes That Language Acquisition Follows the Basic Laws

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which theory proposes that language acquisition follows the basic laws of reinforcement and conditioning?

• A)nativist approach
• B)learning theory approach
• C)universal grammar
• D)infant-directed speech

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