Words such as 'Laa-Laa' and 'hiya' are representative of Skinner's theory. This is because they are likely to be imitations; the first is from a TV show the child probably watches on a regular basis and so they will imitate it. The parent may laugh or smile at this, which is a means of positive reinforcement, and so the child is likely to use it again to get the same result. The word 'hiya' is probably used by a parent or carer, and so the child will repeat it. Whoever this is directed to may then repeat the word back to them, which is another form of positive reinforcement.
The word 'wassat' disputes Skinner's theories. It is a word the child has made up on their own; an abbreviation of 'what is that'. The child will find out for themselves if this is an effective means of communication (either because it is easier to say or people understand them despite the created word) and so is likely to use it again because of their own findings.
The word 'wassat' disputes Skinner's theories. It is a word the child has made up on their own; an abbreviation of 'what is that'. The child will find out for themselves if this is an effective means of communication (either because it is easier to say or people understand them despite the created word) and so is likely to use it again because of their own findings.
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