Behaviourism Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
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What is Behaviourism
A
When a child produces a word successfully they receive reward, they are discouraged if they get it wrong.
2
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Punishment
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Comes in correction or being misunderstood.
3
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How does behaviourism suggest children acquire language?
A
Imitation
4
Q
Arguments For Behavioursim
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Phonological Development - they pick up regional accents through imitation
Children copy words adults say
5
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Arguments against behaviourism
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Children go through the same stages despite receiving different levels of imitation
Nelson 1973 - Children who are punished develop language more slowly
Children say things they have never heard adults say.
6
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Who founded Behaviourism
A
Skinner
