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According to .................., learning a language to verbal behavior.

AThe Behaviorist theory

BNativist theory

CInteractionist theory

DNone of the above

Answer:

A. The Behaviorist theory

Read Explanation:

  • According to the Behaviorist Theory, Skinner (1985) equated learning a language to verbal behavior. 
  • As one of the pioneers of Behaviorism, he accounted for language development by means of environmental influence.
  • Therefore, he believes that language acquisition like any other behavior can be observed, rather than trying to explain the mental systems underlying these types of behaviors.

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