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Language learning, as it is understood today, has been greatly influenced by the psychological study of the learning process. (True/False)
Language learning, as it is understood today, has been greatly influenced by the psychological study of the learning process. (True/False)
True
Learning, as per the psychological concept, goes beyond learning directly from a teacher or through study or practice. (True/False)
Learning, as per the psychological concept, goes beyond learning directly from a teacher or through study or practice. (True/False)
True
Language learning includes only the learning of skills and acquisition of knowledge. (True/False)
Language learning includes only the learning of skills and acquisition of knowledge. (True/False)
False
An individual may acquire new dialects without any specific tuition. (True/False)
An individual may acquire new dialects without any specific tuition. (True/False)
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In many multilingual settings, individuals may learn to function in only one language. (True/False)
In many multilingual settings, individuals may learn to function in only one language. (True/False)
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The concept of learning has not been influenced by psychological studies of the learning process. (True/False)
The concept of learning has not been influenced by psychological studies of the learning process. (True/False)
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Language teaching includes activities intended to bring about language learning. (True/False)
Language teaching includes activities intended to bring about language learning. (True/False)
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Teaching cannot be defined apart from learning. (True/False)
Teaching cannot be defined apart from learning. (True/False)
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The behaviorist theory of stimulus-response learning considers all learning to be the establishment of habits as a result of reinforcement and reward. (True/False)
The behaviorist theory of stimulus-response learning considers all learning to be the establishment of habits as a result of reinforcement and reward. (True/False)
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The various reasons prompting second language learning are not familiar enough and need to be further explained. (True/False)
The various reasons prompting second language learning are not familiar enough and need to be further explained. (True/False)
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Formal instruction or methods of training are not included in the definition of 'language teaching'. (True/False)
Formal instruction or methods of training are not included in the definition of 'language teaching'. (True/False)
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Language learning may occur outside the conscious awareness of the learner. (True/False)
Language learning may occur outside the conscious awareness of the learner. (True/False)
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Teaching and learning are separate and can be defined independently. (True/False)
Teaching and learning are separate and can be defined independently. (True/False)
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The behaviorist theory was founded by J.B. Watson. (True/False)
The behaviorist theory was founded by J.B. Watson. (True/False)
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Language teaching is more widely interpreted than simply instructing a language class. (True/False)
Language teaching is more widely interpreted than simply instructing a language class. (True/False)
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Individuals growing and living in societies may require new languages (second languages) after they have learnt their first language. (True/False)
Individuals growing and living in societies may require new languages (second languages) after they have learnt their first language. (True/False)
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Language learning can occur without any formal teaching.
Language learning can occur without any formal teaching.
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Individuals may need to learn second languages to varying degrees.
Individuals may need to learn second languages to varying degrees.
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Language teaching includes only instructing a language class.
Language teaching includes only instructing a language class.
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Teaching cannot be defined apart from learning.
Teaching cannot be defined apart from learning.
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Behaviorist theory was developed as a reaction to traditional grammar.
Behaviorist theory was developed as a reaction to traditional grammar.
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The major principle of behaviorist theory is based on observable stimulus-response interaction.
The major principle of behaviorist theory is based on observable stimulus-response interaction.
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Behaviorist theory considers all learning to be the establishment of habits as a result of reinforcement and reward.
Behaviorist theory considers all learning to be the establishment of habits as a result of reinforcement and reward.
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Skinner's model of operant conditioning is associated with behaviorist theory.
Skinner's model of operant conditioning is associated with behaviorist theory.
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Pavlov's experiment indicates that stimulus and response work together.
Pavlov's experiment indicates that stimulus and response work together.
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Learning a new language always requires formal language instruction.
Learning a new language always requires formal language instruction.
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