Chapter 9 Flashcards
Language
Systematic, meaningful arrangement of symbols, and provides the basis for communication
Production
Use of language to communicate
Comprehension processes production
Broca’s Area
Involved in language production
Wernicke’s Area
Language comprehension
Aphasia
Disruption of the ability to understand
Wernicke’s Aphasia
Receptive aphasia
Not able to comprehend speech
Broca’s aphasia
Expressive aphasia
Understand language but speak slowly, in simple sentences
Prelinguistic vocalizations
Crying, cooing, babbling, gestures
All children babble the same sounds(even deaf children)
Prelinguistic communication
First word is spoken
Usually a noun
Language explosion
Between ages of 16 to 24 months
Holophrase
One word utterances
Telegraphic speech
Leads to linguistic inaccuracies
Words not critical are left out
Example: “I tired”
Over Extension
Use a word to refer to more than it’s intended referent
Example: balloon and marble referred to as a ball
Under extension
Use a word to refer to less than it’s intended referent
Phonology
The basic sounds of language
Phonemes
Basic units of sound in a language
Example: “ch” in “chug”
Morphemes
Smallest language unit that has meaning Example: firefighter Fire Fight Fighter
Semanticity
Sounds or signs of a language have meaning
Syntax
Ways words and phrases are combined to form sentences
Doubles each month
Fast Mapping
A child’s ability to learn a new word or concept with minimal exposure to it
Grammar
System of rules that determine how or thoughts can be expressed
Pragmatic
The aspect of language related to communicating effectively and approximately with others
Private speech
Speech by children that is spoken and directed to themselves
Example: A child talking themselves through coloring
Social Speech
Speech directed toward another person and meant to be understood by others