Learning Theorists Believe That Language Acquisition Is Dependent on Shaping

question 139

Multiple Choice

Learning theorists believe that language acquisition is dependent on shaping and reinforcement.What does the research evidence suggest about role of reinforcement in language acquisition?

• A)It is important for the acquisition of new vocabulary.
• B)It is important for the acquisition of syntax.
• C)It is not important for the acquisition of either vocabulary or morphology.
• D)It is not important for the acquisition of pragmatics.

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