What Theory of Language Development Suggests That Speech Is Acquired

question 170

Multiple Choice

What theory of language development suggests that speech is acquired through a combination of reinforcement and imitation?

• A) Learning theory
• B) Cognitive theory
• C) Linguistic-relativity theory
• D) The nativist position

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