Section 1: Behaviorist Model

Question 1

Who developed the behaviorist view of language acquisition?

Answer 1

B.F. Skinner

Question 2

Behaviorism asserts that individuals learn language as a……

Answer 2

direct response to stimuli.

Question 3

Certain words or patterns of language produce

Answer 3

certain activities or events in the external world.

Question 4

Over time an individual develops a ____________ response to stimuli produced by words or patterns.

Answer 4

direct

Question 5

Correct responses to stimuli are

Answer 5

reinforced and therefore perpetuated.

Question 6

Problems with behaviorism
The creation of language is a somewhat _____________, and is therefore difficult to see as a ______________ to stimuli in many cases.

Answer 6

Improvisatory act

response

Question 7

many scientists feel that the behaviorist interpretation of language acquisition is overly _____________, and does not take into account _______________

Answer 7

simple

the extreme complexity of language.

Question 8

problem with behaviorism
Finally linguistic response does not always elicit _____________, which suggests that it would be difficult for a child to have their _____________

Answer 8

clear and recognizable rewards or punishments

responses reinforced