Roger Brown (1973)challenged the Behaviouristic Explanation of Language Acquisition by Pointing

question 20

Multiple Choice

Roger Brown (1973) challenged the behaviouristic explanation of language acquisition by pointing out that parents:

• A)play no documented role in their children's acquisition of language.
• B)contribute to their children's language development by genetic means.
• C)often pay no attention to the grammatical form of their children's utterances.
• D)imitate and expand upon the sounds and words produced by their children.

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Definitions:

Primary Consideration

The most important factor to be thought of or taken into account in a particular situation or decision-making process.

Victim Crisis

A situation in which an individual or group experiences significant harm or distress, prompting an immediate need for support and intervention.

Product Tampering

The unauthorized alteration or contamination of a product before it reaches the consumer, raising safety and trust issues.

Inductive Outline

A framework for presenting information that starts with specific observations and moves towards a general conclusion.