Every Time Little Joey Babbles Words That Sound Like "Mama

question 77

Multiple Choice

Every time little Joey babbles words that sound like "Mama" or "Dada," his parents clap their hands wildly and encourage Joey with their approval by smiling and hugging him. This reinforcement acts to shape Joey's verbal behavior. This idea reflects the language theory of

• A) Noam Chomsky.
• B) B. F. Skinner.
• C) Brown.
• D) Slobin.

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