Cambridge IGCSE Psychology practice
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The learning theory of language development including:
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What does the learning theory of language development emphasize?.
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The learning theory of language development suggests that children learn language through observation, imitation, and reinforcement. Positive reinforcement encourages the use of language, while negative reinforcement helps avoid undesirable behaviors.
Define the term 'positive reinforcement' as it relates to language development.
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