The theory that children learn language because their verbalizations are reinforced by their parents and others was first proposed by ________.
A) Chomsky
B) Premack
C) Skinner
D) Watson

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The theory that children learn language through reinforcement was proposed by B.F. Skinner, making choice C the correct answer. Chomsky and Premack both proposed alternative theories for language acquisition, while Watson's work focused more on the conditioning of behavior.

The Theory That Children Learn Language Because Their Verbalizations Are