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Knowledge of the learning theory of language development should be applied to new scenarios, including the subsequent topic of Piaget’s cognitive theory of language development.

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Cambridge IGCSE PsychologyLanguage development

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Knowledge of the learning theory of language development should be applied to new scenarios, including the subsequent topic of Piaget’s cognitive theory of language development

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The learning theory suggests that language is acquired through imitation and reinforcement, emphasizing the role of environmental factors.

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