Child Language Acquisition- Skinner and Behaviourism Key Terms

Question 1

Operant Conditioning

Answer 1

The idea that either a positive or negative response given by a caregiver can influence the way in which a child talks on future occasions.

Question 2

Positive Reinforcement

Answer 2

The positive feedback given to a child which is thought to encourage similar performance again.

Question 3

Negative Reinforcement

Answer 3

The lack of feedback, correction or negative feedback that might prevent a child from making the same error repeatedly.