Describe Operant Conditioning

question 45

Essay

Describe operant conditioning.How did B.F.Skinner explain language development in terms of operant conditioning? What were Noam Chomsky's criticisms of Skinner's account?

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Definitions:

High Power Objective

A microscope lens with high magnification, used for observing fine details of the specimen being studied.

Hydrochloric Acid

A strong, corrosive acid produced in the stomach, where it helps in digestion by breaking down food and killing bacteria.

Lens Cleaner

A solution or substance used for cleaning the lenses of glasses, cameras, or other optical equipment to remove dust and fingerprints.

Objective Lens

is the lens closest to the object being observed in a microscope, which magnifies the image of the specimen.