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B.F. Skinner is the theorist known for the idea that children learn language when they are reinforced by parental attention. Skinner proposed that language is acquired through a process of imitation, reinforcement, and shaping.
Language development is not solely the product of conditioning but also involves a complex interplay of genetic, cognitive, social, and environmental factors. While conditioning may play a role in shaping certain aspects of language learning, evidence suggests that innate cognitive abilities and exposure to language-rich environments are key factors in language development. Overall, language acquisition is a multifaceted process that cannot be attributed solely to conditioning.
There are various theories of language development, including behaviorist (Skinner), nativist (Chomsky), and interactionist (Vygotsky). Behaviorist theory emphasizes the role of reinforcement and conditioning in learning language, whereas nativist theory posits that innate biological mechanisms drive language acquisition. Interactionist theory suggests that both nature and nurture play a role in language development, with social interaction and cognitive processes influencing language acquisition. Each theory offers valuable insights into how language develops, but a holistic view that combines aspects of each may provide a more comprehensive understanding.
B. F. Skinner.
v Behaviourist theory (Skinner), are born with a blank slate and therefore need to learn everything we know through experience, he uses the principles of positive and negative reinforcement. v Chomsky proposed that the LAD is an innate device which we are born with, when we are born it is in the off position and through the experience of language it is switched on and children are able to learn language
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Skinner is a behavioral phychologist
B. F. Skinner wrongly regarded the childhood as only learning process. Noam Chomsky discovered that language must be done by acquisition.
Language development is not solely the product of conditioning but also involves a complex interplay of genetic, cognitive, social, and environmental factors. While conditioning may play a role in shaping certain aspects of language learning, evidence suggests that innate cognitive abilities and exposure to language-rich environments are key factors in language development. Overall, language acquisition is a multifaceted process that cannot be attributed solely to conditioning.
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B.F. Skinner used what was called the "Skinner box". He explained that this was a good way to improve development. I don't remember reading specifically about "language development, But what i do remember was that Skinner used the "Skinner box" to condition rats. For instance he would often include a reward or a consequence(more often a reward). He would put in a lever and whenever the rat presses it, it was rewarded with a pellet. - Azad Prestek
B.F. Skinner is the theorist known for the idea that children learn language when they are reinforced by parental attention. Skinner proposed that language is acquired through a process of imitation, reinforcement, and shaping.
B.F. Skinner proposed that children's language development was caused by imitation and reinforcement.
Laurence Hervey Skinner has written: 'Quinze conteurs' -- subject(s): French Short stories, French language, Readers 'Collin d'Harleville, dramatist, 1755-1806'
Jeff Skinner's full name is Jeffrey Skinner.
Principal Skinner is not his real name, Skinner is the guys war commander, but when he died, he went in place for him
B.F. Skinner is a scientist. and a skinner box is a plexiglass box where scientists put lab rats in to do research on them.