Question

What was said to be the theory that came from automatic human responses to pain, fear, surprise, laugh etc

• A. Ding-dong Theory
• B. Pooh-Pooh Theory
• C. The Ta-ta Theory
• D. Bow-wow Theory

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Pooh-Pooh Theory

• The theory you’re referring to is the Pooh-pooh Theory of language origin.

• The Pooh-pooh Theory suggests that language originated from automatic, involuntary vocal sounds that humans make in response to pain, fear, surprise, joy, laughter, etc.