Describe Operant Conditioning

question 45

Essay

Describe operant conditioning.How did B.F.Skinner explain language development in terms of operant conditioning? What were Noam Chomsky's criticisms of Skinner's account?

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Definitions:

In-Group

A group that one identifies with and feels loyalty toward.

Discrimination

Biased or unfair actions against people from distinct groups, mainly due to their race, age, gender, or physical abilities.

Out-Group

A group toward which an individual feels opposition, rivalry, or hostility.

Primary Groups

Groups composed of the people who are most important to our sense of self; members’ relationships are typically characterized by face-to-face interaction, high levels of cooperation, and intense feelings of belonging.