Behaviorism Vs Mentalist.pptx

BEHAVIOURISM THEORY  Language acquisition is a stimulusresponse process  Language is a conditioned behaviour  Children learn laguage by imitation and anology  Language learning is based on practice  The role of imitation, repitition, reinforcement and motivation is very significant in language learning  Language aquisition is result of nature

MENTALIST THEORY  Language is innate, in-born process  Language is not a behaviour like other behaviours, but a specific mental process  Children learn language by application  Languages learning is analytical, generavtive and creation  The role of exposure to language is quit vital  Language acquisition is the result of nurture