Question

according to the behaviorist theories of language acquisition, language is ____________. a. learned through imitation and reinforcement b. an innate ability in humans c. a behavioral trait of all humans and animals d. both a mixture of nature and nurture please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Behaviorist theories emphasize that language is learned through environmental factors. Imitation of others' speech and reinforcement (rewards or punishments) for language - related behaviors play key roles in language acquisition. Innate ability is more related to nativist theories, not behaviorist ones. Language is not considered a behavioral trait of all animals, and the nature - nurture mixture is a more comprehensive view rather than a specific behaviorist stance.

Answer:

A. learned through imitation and reinforcement