B.F. Skinner’s Behaviorist Theory suggests children learn la…

B.F. Skinner’s Behaviorist Theory suggests children learn language through reinforcement and imitation. For example, when a child says “ba” while pointing at a bottle, the parent rewards them by giving the bottle and saying “bottle.” This positive reinforcement encourages the child to repeat and refine their speech over time, learning language step by step with positive reinforcement, shaping and imitation.

EXTRA CREDIT: 2 points If you were a speech language patholo…

EXTRA CREDIT: 2 points If you were a speech language pathologist, which theory of language development would you most likely adhere to?  Explain why you think this theory is the best to explain language development.  Use a specific founder of this theory to make your case. 

A teacher asks a student, “Can you explain how photosynthesi…

A teacher asks a student, “Can you explain how photosynthesis works?” In this case, the student must use language to describe a scientific concept about plants without direct visual or situational context. This type of language requires higher cognitive and linguistic skills, as it involves abstract reasoning, specific vocabulary, and an understanding of processes that are not tied to the student’s immediate experience. In this scenario the type of language the student needs to use to answer is considered________________