Final answer:
B. Autoclitic behavior follows grammatical conventions, which are evolved linguistic rules that enable clear communication.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the sense of linguistic development, autoclitic behavior is indeed governed by convention, specifically it follows grammatical conventions. Autoclitic behaviors are secondary verbal behaviors that modify the form and meaning of primary verbal behaviors, such as statements, commands, or questions. These modifications are determined by the grammatical rules and patterns of a given language, which are conventions that have evolved to facilitate clear and effective communication. So the correct answer to the question would be option b) Autoclitic behavior follows grammatical conventions.
Grammar is a set of conventions that enables us to communicate complex and abstract ideas, and influences the way we form, organize, and express our thoughts through language. The rules of grammar allow us to communicate about a vast array of topics, ranging from our immediate environment to far-off planetary surfaces, and from inner feelings to future plans. This complexity of language can be acquired with relative ease by children thanks to their biological predisposition for language acquisition, which is in line with Noam Chomsky's theory, contrasting B.F. Skinner's reinforcement perspective.