When discussing the acquisition of grammar, which type of theorist would be most likely to say, "Context and genetics are overrated, what really matters is imitation and reinforcement?"

A. A social-interaction theorist
B. A behaviorist
C. A cognitive theorist
D. A linguistic approach theorist


Answer: B

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