Behaviorists Believe That Language Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

Behaviorists believe that language is

• A) learned with the LAD.
• B) a special skill that has emerged with biological evolution.
• C) a skill that is controlled by the left hemisphere of the brain.
• D) a complex learned skill, much like dancing or playing the piano.

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Definitions:

Variable Interval

Variable interval refers to a reinforcement schedule in which rewards are given after unpredictable time intervals, used in behavioral conditioning.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process by which a stimulus increases the probability of a response through either positive or negative reinforcement.

Response

A reaction to a specific stimulus or set of stimuli, which can be observable behavior or internal processes.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where a response is reinforced only some of the time, leading to more resistant behaviour to extinction.