alleryThe audio-lingual method is based on which theory?
ABehaviourist theory
BCognitivist theory
CConstructivist theory
DHumanist theory
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Behaviourist theory
1. The audio-lingual method relies on repetition and reinforcement.
2. Correct use gets positive feedback and incorrect use gets negative feedback.
3. This is the behaviourist view of learning.
**Why not the others:** Cognitive, nativist and humanist theories do not explain learning through reinforced habits.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Audio-lingual method", section "introduction" (revision 1379760889)_
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