Psychology & Sociology · Mr. Pankow: Sensation, Perception & Cognition

Question

The Learning (behaviorist) theory, associated with BF Skinner, states that language ____

Answer

The Learning (behaviorist) theory, associated with BF Skinner, states that language is acquired through operant conditioning
example: child only says "mama" because everytime they say it their moms praise them (reinforce)

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