alleryHow does social interactionism differ from classical behaviourism?
AIt rejects all feedback
BIt posits mental structures
CIt ignores adult input
DIt denies all learning
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It posits mental structures
1. Both stress feedback and modelling.
2. Interactionism posits a social-cognitive model and mental structures in children.
3. Classical behaviourism treated the mind as a black box.
_Source: Wikipedia, Language acquisition, Social interactionism_
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