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Psychology ASC 200 Assignment 2
1. Describe the main difference between a behaviorist’s view and a linguist’s view of
language. Then provide your own view and explain why you agree with either of the
sides.
2. Discuss why the professor in class disagreed with Whorf’s view regarding language
and thinking. Then provide your own view and explain why you agree or disagree
with the professor.
3. Describe the difference between sensory memory and short-term memory. Provide
and example of each to show full understanding.
4. Watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMUQSMFGBDo
Then discuss this by explaining what correlation is and how it differs from causation
as it is explained in the video.


Psychology ASC 200 Assignment 2
1.

The behaviorist approach was an extension of the psychological theories that regarded

environmental factors as accountable for all human activities, including the acquisition of a first
language. 'Despite this, the linguist’s view of language concept was more of a scientific measure
adopted to explain language talents in terms of biological adaptation and natural selection,
Consequently, the linguistic viewpoint is factual and logical, whereas the behaviorist viewpoint
is philosophical. Finally, the behaviorist perspective sees the infant as a blank slate that is filled
by the information learned via experiences, linguist’s view of language, on the other hand,
argues that children's place in the smart-baby tradition is defined by their innate learning
mechanism, which permits a youngster to figure out how the language works. It is feasible that
both perspectives are equally responsible for initial language acq...