Question

According to the behaviorist theories of language acquisition, language is __________.
A.
learned through imitation and reinforcement
B.
an innate ability in humans
C.
a behavioral trait of all humans and animals
D.
both a mixture of nature and nurture

Answer 1

According to the behaviorist theories of language acquisition, language is **A. learned through imitation and reinforcement**. Behaviorist theories emphasize the role of environmental factors and learning processes in language development, highlighting how children acquire language by mimicking adults and receiving positive reinforcement for correct language use.