Child Language Acquistion - Lexical And Semantic Acquisition (2) Flashcards
Research point - Rescorla (1980) split over extension into 3 categories. What were they?
- categorical (apple as other types of fruit)
- analogical (physical or functional similarity e.g. cat for soft scarf or hat for hairbrush)
- statements (statement about object in relation to another object e.g. saying Dolly upon seeing empty doll bed)
Research point - What are Aitchisons stages of linguistic development?
- labelling
- packaging
- networking
What is the labelling stage of linguistic development?
Linking words to objects which they refer, understanding that things can be lablled
What is the packaging stage of Linguistic development?
Exploring the labels and to what they can apply. Over / under extension applies here to eventually understand the range of a words meaning
What is the networking stage of linguistic development?
Making connections between words, understandings, similarities and opposites in meaning
Research point - what are Hallidays 7 functions of speech for children?
- instrumental
- regulatory
- interactional
- personal
- representational
- imaginative
- heuristic
What is the instrumental function of speech?
To fulfil a need r.g. Want milk
What is the regulatory function of speech?
Influence the behaviour of others e.g. pick up
What is the interactional function of speech?
Develop and maintain social relationships e.g. love you
What is the personal function of speech?
Convey individual opinions, ideas and personal identity (e.g. me like Charlie and Lola)
What is the representational function of speech?
Conveys facts and information e.g. it is hot
What is the imaginative function of speech?
Create an imaginary world and may be seen in play predominantly e.g. shop keeper
What is the heuristic function of speech?
Learning about the environmental e.g. wassat?
What is the Sensorimotor stage of Piagets stage of linguistic development?
The child experiences the he physical world through senses and begins classifying things in it
