Relier Pairs Skinner vs Chomsky: Language Theories MatchVersion en ligne Test your knowledge of Skinner and Chomsky's theories on language acquisition and behaviorism. par Manuel Fernández 1 Language Acquisition Device 2 Operant Conditioning 3 Verbal Behavior 4 Nativism 5 Performance 6 Critique of Behaviorism 7 Reinforcement 8 Competence 9 Behaviorism 10 Universal Grammar Skinner's learning theory Chomsky's proposed mechanism Skinner's method for learning Focus on observable behavior Chomsky's challenge to Skinner Chomsky's belief in innate knowledge Chomsky's innate language theory Skinner's book on language How people use the language What people know about language