Chapter 6 Flashcards
Phonology
How sounds are used to make syllables and words
Language form
How we put our words phrases and sentences together.
-phonology morphology syntax discourse
Morphology
How we combine phonemes into syllables and syllables into words to convey meaning
Syntax
How we combine words into phrases and sentences
Word order
Discourse
How we combine words phrases and sentences into larger units
-telling stories
Language content
Semantics: rule system governing how words are used
-homonyms synonyms antonyms
Homonyms
Same sound but different meanings
Synonyms
Sound different but same meanings
Antonyms
Different meanings
Language use
How people use language to get what they want or how to get things done.
-pragmatics- rule system governing how language is used
Disorders of language form
Difficulties with phonology syntax or morphology
Disorders of language content
Semantic disorders- difficulty understanding and or assigning meaning to words
Disorders of language use
Pragmatic disorder- difficulties understanding how to use language in different ways for a variety of intentions situations and listeners
Cognitive disabilities
Can be caused by injury disease or brain abnormality. Characterized by significantly below average intelligence and limitations in daily life functions
- delayed articulation and phonological skills
- small vocabulary
- short simple utterances
Physical and social environmental factors
Add/adhd
Hearing impairment
Cultural deprivation
Brain injury