According to Skinner, Language Is Shaped Through

question 55

Multiple Choice

According to Skinner, language is shaped through

• A) innate mechanisms that are wired into the brain.
• B) cooing and babbling.
• C) data crunching the stream of words that we hear.
• D) operant conditioning and the use of reinforcement.

Recognize the importance of learning in attitude formation and change.

Understand the relationship between attitudes and behaviors.

Recognize the emotional and cognitive aspects of cognitive dissonance.

Identify factors that influence the effectiveness of persuasion.

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