According to which of the following theories do humans have an innate capacity to acquire language?

A) Behaviorism
B) Operant conditioning
C) Nativism
D) Learning theory

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According to which of the following theories do humans have an innate capacity to acquire language?A)  BehaviorismB)  Operant conditioningC)  NativismD)  Learning theory

Ivett Hernandez · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Nativism posits that humans have an innate capacity to acquire language, which is supported by evidence such as the critical period for language acquisition and the fact that children across cultures acquire language in similar ways, even if they are not explicitly taught grammar rules. Behaviorism and operant conditioning suggest that language is learned through external reinforcement and conditioning, and learning theory emphasizes the role of environmental factors in language acquisition.

According to which of the following theories do humans have an innate capacity to acquire language?

A) Behaviorism
B) Operant conditioning
C) Nativism
D) Learning theory

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