The Theory That Language Acquisition Follows the Principles of Reinforcement

question 47

Multiple Choice

The theory that language acquisition follows the principles of reinforcement and conditioning is known as the _____ approach.

• A)learning-theory
• B)nativist
• C)interactionist
• D)prescriptive

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Definitions:

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