Andrew uses incorrect word forms such as "ain't" and incorrect grammar such as "I don't got none." What would Skinner say was the source of Andrew's poor language development?
A) lack of intelligence
B) lack of innate language ability
C) parents rewarded incorrect language use
D) parents role modeled incorrect language use

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Skinner would argue that language development is influenced by reinforcement and conditioning, so if Andrew's incorrect language use was rewarded or not corrected, it would be reinforced.

Andrew Uses Incorrect Word Forms Such as "Ain't" and Incorrect