The Smallest Meaningful Language Unit Is Called a

question 126

Multiple Choice

The smallest meaningful language unit is called a

• A)phoneme.
• B)morpheme.
• C)holophrase.
• D)telegraphic statement.

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Definitions:

Instrumental Learning

Also known as operant conditioning, it is a learning process through which the strength of a behavior is modified by reinforcement or punishment.

Biological Predispositions

Innate tendencies or propensities intrinsic to an individual's biology that may influence behaviors, traits, or disease vulnerabilities.

Learning Association

A process by which two pieces of information, or a behavior and a response, become linked in the mind or behavior of an individual.

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that employs rewards and punishments for behavior.