5 Questions
What is the main theory of learning discussed in the text?
Behaviorism
How is language learned according to the text?
Through imitation, reinforcement, practice, and feedback
What is an example of positive reinforcement mentioned in the text?
Praise or successful communication
What is selective imitation in the context of language acquisition?
Imitation based on what the child is currently working on
What does behaviorism challenge in terms of language acquisition?
Children don’t imitate all that they hear
Test your knowledge of behaviorism in modern linguistics with this quiz. Explore the influential theory of learning by B. F. Skinner and the concept of language acquisition through imitation, reinforcement, and feedback. Assess your understanding of operant conditioning and the role of positive and negative reinforcement in language learning.
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