B.F. Skinner emphasized the importance of______in language acquisition.
Correct answer: C. reinforcement
- A. heuristics
- B. algorithms
- C. reinforcement
- D. universal grammar
Explanation
Skinner explained language learning through operant conditioning, especially reinforcement of sounds and verbal responses. Universal grammar is associated with Chomsky's nativist account, not Skinner's behaviorism.
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