As a theory of language development, interactionism incorporates aspects of
A) operant and classical conditioning.
B) proximal and distal influences.
C) phonological awareness and semantic integration.
D) biological readiness and experiences in the environment.

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Interactionism theory of language development suggests that language development results from both biological readiness and experiences in the environment. This means that both nature and nurture play a role in shaping a child's language development. It does not focus on operant and classical conditioning (A), proximal and distal influences (B), or phonological awareness and semantic integration (C) as the primary mechanisms for language development.

As a Theory of Language Development, Interactionism Incorporates Aspects of