Behaviorists believe that language is
A) learned with the LAD.
B) a special skill that has emerged with biological evolution.
C) a skill that is controlled by the left hemisphere of the brain.
D) a complex learned skill, much like dancing or playing the piano.

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Behaviorists believe that language is a complex learned skill, much like dancing or playing the piano. They argue that language is acquired through operant conditioning and shaping, with reinforcement for correct language use and correction for errors. They also believe that language acquisition happens through imitation and practice.

Behaviorists Believe That Language Is