When discussing the acquisition of grammar, which type of theorist would be most likely to say, "Context and genetics are overrated, what really matters is imitation and reinforcement?"
A) A social-interaction theorist
B) A behaviorist
C) A cognitive theorist
D) A linguistic approach theorist

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Behaviorists believe that language learning is a result of imitation, practice, reinforcement, and habit formation, rather than innate biological predispositions or cognitive processes. They emphasize the role of the environment and experience in language acquisition.

When Discussing the Acquisition of Grammar, Which Type of Theorist