The Behaviorist Approach to Language Development Suggests That _____ Plays

question 10

Multiple Choice

The behaviorist approach to language development suggests that _____ plays a key role in learning words and grammar,whereas nativists claim that language is _____ predetermined.

• A)reinforcement;biologically
• B)punishment;culturally
• C)reinforcement;culturally
• D)genetics;biologically

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Definitions:

Sea Islands Experiment

A Reconstruction-era project on the Sea Islands off the coast of South Carolina where formerly enslaved African Americans were given land to test the effects of land ownership.

Former Slaves

Individuals who were once enslaved but gained freedom, either through legal means, emancipation proclamations, or self-liberation efforts.

Northern Reformers

Individuals or groups from the Northern United States who advocated for various social, political, and economic reforms during the 19th century, often concerning the abolition of slavery and reconstruction efforts.

War of Attrition

A military strategy in which one side attempts to win a conflict by wearing down the enemy to the point of collapse through continuous losses in personnel and material.