The behaviorist theory of second language acquisition is rooted in behavioral psychology, focusing on conditioning verbal behavior through stimulus, response, and reinforcement. It led to the development of audiolingualism, emphasizing habit formation in language learning through drills and dialogues.

Exploring the behaviorist theory of second language acquisition by delving into its roots in behavioral psychology, exemplified by Pavlov's classical conditioning with his dogs associating a bell with food, leading to a learned response.

The chapter discusses the behaviorist theory of second language acquisition, which focuses on conditioning through imitation, reinforcement, and habit formation. It explores how behaviorism influenced language learning, particularly through methods like dialogues, repetition, and drilling.