Corbin uses incorrect word forms such as "ain't" and incorrect grammar such as "I don't got none." What would B.F.Skinner say was the source of Corbin's poor language development?

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According to Skinner's behaviorist theory, language development is as a result of reinforcement and punishment. Therefore, if Corbin was rewarded for using incorrect language forms by his parents, he would continue to use them. The use of "ain't" and "I don't got none" might have been reinforced by his parents, resulting in poor language development.

Corbin Uses Incorrect Word Forms Such as "Ain't" and Incorrect