Skinner (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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What type of psychologist was B.F. Skinner?
What type of psychologist was B.F. Skinner?
Behaviourist
Which THREE mechanisms are central to Skinner's theory of language acquisition?
Which THREE mechanisms are central to Skinner's theory of language acquisition?
Imitation, reinforcement, conditioning
What is operant conditioning in Skinner's theory?
What is operant conditioning in Skinner's theory?
Behaviour influenced by its consequences
According to Skinner, why do children develop regional accents?
According to Skinner, why do children develop regional accents?
They imitate speech patterns they hear
Which is NOT a form of positive reinforcement mentioned in Skinner's theory?
Which is NOT a form of positive reinforcement mentioned in Skinner's theory?
Grammatical correction of errors
What do adults typically correct in children's speech?
What do adults typically correct in children's speech?
Truth value or appropriateness
Which is an example of a novel utterance showing overgeneralisation?
Which is an example of a novel utterance showing overgeneralisation?
'I goed' instead of 'I went'
What does the 'poverty of stimulus' argument highlight?
What does the 'poverty of stimulus' argument highlight?
Children get imperfect, limited input
What social aspects of language does Skinner's theory explain well?
What social aspects of language does Skinner's theory explain well?
Politeness markers and turn-taking
What major limitation challenges Skinner's reliance on reinforcement?
What major limitation challenges Skinner's reliance on reinforcement?
Grammar develops without correction