developing lexis Flashcards
1
Q
what are content vs function words
A
content = word that has an independent dictionary meaning, a lexical word
function = a word whose role is largely or wholly to express a grammatical relationship
2
Q
what are katherine nelsons (1973) 4 ways of categorising first words
A
- naming
- actions/events
- describing/modifying things
- personal/social words
3
Q
what is positive vs negative reinforcements
A
+ = when a behaviour is rewarded including verbal praise to encourage this behaviour to be repeated
- = when an undesirable behaviour is unrewarded with the intention it wont be repeated
4
Q
what are vocatives
A
a form (especially a noun) used to address a person
