A theory that children need to hear language from others around them (stimulus)and to receive praise (positive feedback)from parents and/or caretakers in order to develop their linguistic abilities is what kind of theory?
A)innatist theory
B)behaviorist theory
C)cognitivist theory
D)active construction of a grammar (or t heory )theory

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The behaviorist theory, associated with B.F. Skinner, posits that language learning is a result of environmental interaction, stimuli, and reinforcement, which includes praise from parents or caretakers as a form of positive feedback.

A Theory That Children Need to Hear Language from Others