Explain the two theories of language development. Which theory do you think is most useful in explaining language development?
What will be an ideal response?
* Behaviorists believe that language is learned like other behaviors through imitation, conditioning, association, and reinforcement.
* Nativist theories suggest that children are innately disposed to acquire language.
* The response should make rational defense of which theory best explains language development.
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