In His Research on Language,Basil Bernstein Found That Working-Class Children

question 15

Multiple Choice

In his research on language,Basil Bernstein found that working-class children used primarily ______ in stories,while middle-class children used more ______.

• A)descriptive nouns;pronouns
• B)pronouns;descriptive nouns
• C)compound sentences;fragments
• D)fragments;pronouns

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A method of strengthening desired behavior by offering motivating incentives or rewards when the behavior is exhibited.

Extinction

A reinforcement contingency in which a behavior is followed by the absence of any consequence, thereby reducing the likelihood that the behavior will be repeated in the same or similar situations.

Negative Reinforcement

A type of conditioning where an undesirable outcome or event is removed following a behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior's occurrence in the future.

Social Cognitive Theory

A theoretical framework that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, social experiences, and environmental factors in the development of behaviors.