Communication & Language Development

Question 1

Language

Answer 1

how we communicate with other people

Question 2

Phonemes

Answer 2

the smallest units of sound (vowels and consonants); 44 sounds

Question 3

Morphemes

Answer 3

the units of meaning; i.e. words and meaningful parts of words (suffixes and prefixes)

Question 4

Semantics

Answer 4

meaning of words

Question 5

Grammar

Answer 5

rules for using words, including semantics and syntax

Question 6

Syntax

Answer 6

how order of words makes meaning

Question 7

Nonverbal Cues

Answer 7

using facial expression gestures and body language to help express feelings and intentions

Question 8

Cooing

Answer 8

(0-4 months) characterized by the production of vowel like sounds; “oo” “ah”

Question 9

Babbling

Answer 9

(4-10 months) often repeated patterns of sounds; “ba-ba”; as get older get more complex “ba-da”

Question 10

One-Word Stage

Answer 10

(12 months) understanding and beginning to say many noun; 1 at a time

Question 11

Telegraphic Speech

Answer 11

(18-24 months) adding verbs and making sentences but missing words

Question 12

Overgeneralization

Answer 12

don’t have a word for something, so use different word in context wrongly