PSYC 2070 Exam 3 LSU Knapp UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT Answers
infinite generativity the ability to produce an endless number of meaningful sentences using a finite
set of words and rules
phonology the study of speech sounds in language
phenomes smallest distinctive sound unit
morpholgy the study of the structure of words
morpheme in language, the smallest unit that carries meaning
semantics rules that govern the meaning of words and sentences
linguistic comprehension the understanding of speech
linguistic production the use of language to communicate
prelinguistic communication communication through sounds, facial expressions, gestures, imitation, and
other nonlinguistic means
examples of prelinguistic communication crying, cooing, babbling, gestures
first words are generally spoken around.... 10-14 months
holophrases one-word utterances that stand for a whole phrase, whose meaning depends
on context
first sentences are typically spoken around... 18 months
, telegraphic speech when words not critical to the message are left out
overextension when words are used too broadly, overgeneralizing their meaning
underextension using words too restrictively
referential style language is primarily used to label objects
expressive style language is used to express feelings & needs
syntax the combination & arrangement of words & phrases to form sentences
syntax doubles each... month
fast mapping new words are associated with their meaning after only a brief encounter
grammar the system of rules that determine how our thoughts can be expressed
pragmatics the appropriate use of language in different contexts
private speech spoken language not intended for others
social speech directed toward another person that is meant to be understood
metalinguistic awareness an understanding of one's own use of language
learning theory approach the theory that language acquisition follows the basic laws of reinforcement
and conditioning
problems with the language theory approach doesn't adequately explain how children acquire the rules of language as
readily as they do
nativist approach genetically determined, innate mechanism directs language development
Chomsky argued that children will never... acquire the tools needed for processing an infinite number of sentences if the
language acquisition mechanism was dependent on language input alone
Chomsky's theory of Universal Grammar a similar underlying structure is shared by all world languages
Chomsky believes we are all born with a... language acquisition device
language acquisition device hypothetical neural system of the brain that permits understanding of language
structure & provides strategies for learning particular characteristics of a
language
criticisms of the language acquisition device theory does not explain how learning disabilities involve delayed language usage, no
proposed location, etc
interactionist approach suggests that language development is produced through a combination of
genetically determined predispositions and environmental circumstances
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT Answers
infinite generativity the ability to produce an endless number of meaningful sentences using a finite
set of words and rules
phonology the study of speech sounds in language
phenomes smallest distinctive sound unit
morpholgy the study of the structure of words
morpheme in language, the smallest unit that carries meaning
semantics rules that govern the meaning of words and sentences
linguistic comprehension the understanding of speech
linguistic production the use of language to communicate
prelinguistic communication communication through sounds, facial expressions, gestures, imitation, and
other nonlinguistic means
examples of prelinguistic communication crying, cooing, babbling, gestures
first words are generally spoken around.... 10-14 months
holophrases one-word utterances that stand for a whole phrase, whose meaning depends
on context
first sentences are typically spoken around... 18 months
, telegraphic speech when words not critical to the message are left out
overextension when words are used too broadly, overgeneralizing their meaning
underextension using words too restrictively
referential style language is primarily used to label objects
expressive style language is used to express feelings & needs
syntax the combination & arrangement of words & phrases to form sentences
syntax doubles each... month
fast mapping new words are associated with their meaning after only a brief encounter
grammar the system of rules that determine how our thoughts can be expressed
pragmatics the appropriate use of language in different contexts
private speech spoken language not intended for others
social speech directed toward another person that is meant to be understood
metalinguistic awareness an understanding of one's own use of language
learning theory approach the theory that language acquisition follows the basic laws of reinforcement
and conditioning
problems with the language theory approach doesn't adequately explain how children acquire the rules of language as
readily as they do
nativist approach genetically determined, innate mechanism directs language development
Chomsky argued that children will never... acquire the tools needed for processing an infinite number of sentences if the
language acquisition mechanism was dependent on language input alone
Chomsky's theory of Universal Grammar a similar underlying structure is shared by all world languages
Chomsky believes we are all born with a... language acquisition device
language acquisition device hypothetical neural system of the brain that permits understanding of language
structure & provides strategies for learning particular characteristics of a
language
criticisms of the language acquisition device theory does not explain how learning disabilities involve delayed language usage, no
proposed location, etc
interactionist approach suggests that language development is produced through a combination of
genetically determined predispositions and environmental circumstances
