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According to which of the following theories is language acquired by imitation and reinforcement of specific sounds?

A) Piagetian theory
B) Psychometric theory
C) Nativism theory
D) Learning theory

Learning Theory

An interdisciplinary field of study that describes how people absorb, process, and retain knowledge during learning.

Imitation

The action of copying or mimicking the behaviors, actions, or sounds of others as a form of learning or social interaction.

Reinforcement

This psychological principle involves the use of consequences to strengthen an organism's future behavior whenever that behavior is preceded by a specific antecedent stimulus.

  • Differentiate the theories regarding the genesis of language, especially between nativism and learning theory.
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