Question

What did B.F. Skinner believe about language development?

• A. Language development is solely determined by nature.
• B. Language development is not influenced by association, imitation, and reinforcement.
• C. Language development follows learning principles like association, imitation, and reinforcement.
• D. Universal grammar is the key factor in language acquisition.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Language development follows learning principles like association, imitation, and reinforcement.

These principles include association (വാക്കുകളുമായി കാഴ്ചയെ ബന്ധിപ്പിക്കൽ), imitation (oമുതിർന്നവരുടെ ഭാഷാ ഉപയോഗം നിരീക്ഷിക്കുകയും അനുകരിക്കുകയും ചെയ്യുക), and reinforcement (receiving positive reactions when expressing language correctly). Skinner's behaviorist perspective emphasizes the role of environmental stimuli and responses in shaping language acquisition.