Which of the following is a criticism of Skinner's model of language acquisition?
A)Its concepts are extremely vague.
B)Children don't seem to learn transformational rules as Skinner said they should.
C)It is unreasonable to expect children to learn an infinite number of sentences by imitation.
D)Children don't respond to positive reinforcement until they are in preschool, after language is already established.

Question

Which of the following is a criticism of Skinner's model of language acquisition? ​
A)Its concepts are extremely vague. ​
B)Children don't seem to learn transformational rules as Skinner said they should.
C)It is unreasonable to expect children to learn an infinite number of sentences by imitation.
D)Children don't respond to positive reinforcement until they are in preschool, after language is already established.

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Skinner's model, based on behaviorism, suggests language is learned through imitation and reinforcement. Critics argue it's unreasonable to expect children to learn an infinite number of sentences this way, as language involves creativity and generative grammar beyond mere imitation.

Which of the Following Is a Criticism of Skinner's Model