‘Habit formation through repetition’ is a component of which method ?

The correct answer is Audio lingualism.

Explanation:

The Audio-lingual method of language teaching is rooted in behaviorist psychological theory. According to behaviorism, learning is seen as habit formation resulting from stimulus-response-reinforcement chains. In Audio-lingualism, students acquire target language structures through continuous drill work, mechanical repetition, and practice until correct language patterns become automatic habits.

Breakdown of the options:

• Audio lingualism: Focuses primarily on listening and speaking through repetitive drills to form correct linguistic habits.
• Communicative approach: Focuses on authentic communication and interaction rather than mechanical repetition or habit formation.
• Task based language teaching: Focuses on the completion of meaningful tasks using the target language.
• Constructivism: Emphasizes active knowledge construction by learners through experiences and reflection, rather than habit formation through repetition.