Applying Familiar Learning Principles to Language Development, B

question 301

Multiple Choice

Applying familiar learning principles to language development, B. F. Skinner emphasized that language is acquired through

• A) the association of word sounds with various objects, events, actions, and qualities.
• B) children's imitation of the words and grammar modeled by parents and others.
• C) the positive reinforcement that adults give children for speaking correctly.
• D) all of these actions.

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