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

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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.