B.F.Skinner emphasized the importance of _________ in language acquisition.

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B.F. Skinner's behaviorist theory suggests that language acquisition occurs through imitation and reinforcement. He believed that children acquire language by being rewarded for using correct grammar and pronunciation, and thus repeating those patterns. Skinner viewed language acquisition as a learned behavior rather than an innate ability, and did not believe in the concept of a universal grammar or a critical period for language acquisition. He also did not support linguistic determinism, which argues that language shapes or determines the way we think and perceive the world.

BFSkinner Emphasized the Importance of _________ in Language Acquisition