According to Steven Pinker, What Is Human Language Ability

question 14

Multiple Choice

According to Steven Pinker, what is human language ability?

• A)species-specific trait that results from specific learning experiences
• B)behavioural trait that differs dramatically among cultures
• C)species-specific trait that resulted from natural selection
• D)behavioural trait that reflects societal values

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Definitions:

Instincts

Innate, fixed patterns of behavior in animals and humans in response to stimuli, which are not learned and are often survival-oriented.

Observational Learning

The process of learning behaviors by watching and imitating others, also known as social learning or modeling.

Congruence

In psychology, the alignment or agreement between an individual's self-concept and their actual experiences.

Positive Reinforcement

A behavioral strategy involving the introduction of a desirable stimulus following a behavior to increase the likelihood of its recurrence.