Chapter 8 Module 25 Vocab

Question 1

babble

Answer 1

Meaningless, speech-like sounds made by children from around the age of 3 months through 1 year.

Question 2

grammar

Answer 2

system of rules that determine how our thoughts can be expressed

Question 2

interactionist approach (to
language development)

Answer 2

view that language development is determined by genetic and social factors, produced by a combination of genetically determined factors and someones environment they were raised in

Question 2

learning-theory approach (to
language development)

Answer 2

theory that language acquisition follows the principles of reinforcement and conditioning

Question 3

language

Answer 3

communication of information through symbols arranged according to systematic rules

Question 3

linguistic-relativity hypothesis nativist approach (to language development)

Answer 3

theory that humans are genetically pre-wired to learn language at certain times and in particular ways
ex: Language influences the way we think

Question 4

overgeneralization

Answer 4

phenomenon by which children over-apply a language rule, thereby making a linguistic error
ex: tiger=kitty, mice=mouses

Question 5

phonemes

Answer 5

smallest units of speech

Question 6

phonology

Answer 6

study of the smallest units of speech, called phonemes

Question 7

semantics

Answer 7

aspect of language referring to the meaning of words and sentences

Question 8

syntax

Answer 8

Ways in which words and phrases can be combined to form sentences

Question 9

telegraphic speech

Answer 9

Sentences in which only essential words are used, typically including only nouns and verbs
ex: I hungry, car go zoom