Chapter 4 (Gesturing)

Question 1

Deictic gestures

Answer 1

10-12 mos

showing, poinitng, giving, ritual requests

Question 2

Representational gestures

Answer 2

12-16 mos

baby signs, iconic gestures, and objects..

Question 3

Meaning of Representational gestures

Answer 3

1) form of an object
2) function of an object
3) path or quality of action
4) or relationships

Question 4

Emblem gestures

Answer 4

24-27 mos
conventional gestures
high five, okay, thumbs up, hand across throat

Question 5

Beat gestures

Answer 5

later years, moves twds advancing morphological and syntactic domains ex: preschool
expressive, talking with hands, follows a rhythm

Question 6

Relationship btw Gestures and Mental Rep

Answer 6

advanced by giving a clear picture of thier cognitive devl. even when not represented in speech
reflects the readiness to learn

Question 7

Functions of Gestures

Answer 7

1) helps convey a msg while having a weak mental representation
2) external expression allows thoughts to be remembered
3) ease thier thinking process, by expresssing holistic thoughts