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Chapter 8: Language
Language, Thinking, and Reasoning
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
02/14/2012

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4 levels of language
Definition
1. Phonemes
2. Morphemes
3. Syntax
4. Extralinguistic Information
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Phonemes
Definition
Categories of sounds our vocal apparatus produces
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Morphemes
Definition
The smallest meaningful units of speech.
Stringing phonemes together.
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Syntax
Definition
The grammatical rules that govern how we compose words into meaningful strings.
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Extralinguistic Information
Definition
Elements of communication that aren't part of the content of language but are critical to interpreting its meaning. (Facial expression, posture, gestures and tone of voice)
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Babbling
Definition
Refers to an intentional vocalization (other than crying, burping, sighing, and laughing, which are less intentional)
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Babbling: 2 months
Definition
Cooing: Aaaaah, Oooooh
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Babbling: 3-4 months
Definition
Syllables: Ga, Doh
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Babbling: 6 months
Definition
Reduplicative (Repeating babbling): Badabada, momomomomo
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Babbling: 10 months
Definition
Conversational: Bagado voodita!
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Nature
Definition
Behaviour or ability is innately influnced
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Nurture
Definition
Behaviour or ability is learned through experience
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At what age are infants phonemes similar to the adults speaking their native language?
Definition
10 months
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One key principle that characterizes early word learning is...
Definition
Comprehension precedes production
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Children recognize their name as early as...
Definition
6 months old
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Holophrases
Definition
single word phrases used in early language development to convey an entire thought.
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