When Discussing the Acquisition of Grammar, Which Type of Theorist

question 66

Multiple Choice

When discussing the acquisition of grammar, which type of theorist would be most likely to say, "Context and genetics are overrated, what really matters is imitation and reinforcement?"

• A) A social-interaction theorist
• B) A behaviorist
• C) A cognitive theorist
• D) A linguistic approach theorist

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