Through language we often learn things that we ourselves have neither personally experienced nor directly observed. This best illustrates the importance of

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Cognitive learning involves learning through mental processes such as attention, perception, and memory. Language acquisition is a form of cognitive learning as we learn through understanding and processing the words and sounds we hear from others. Through language, we can learn about events, experiences, and observations that we ourselves have not directly encountered. Intrinsic motivation (A) refers to the self-motivation to engage in an activity out of interest or enjoyment rather than rewards or external factors, and is not directly related to learning through language. Spontaneous recovery (B) refers to the re-emergence of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a period of time has passed, and is not related to learning through language. Operant conditioning (D) is a type of learning in which behavior is shaped and reinforced through consequences, and while it is possible that language use may be influenced by operant conditioning (such as being rewarded for using correct grammar), it does not fully capture the importance of language learning.

Through Language We Often Learn Things That We Ourselves Have