Infant Pragmatic Development

Question 1

Perlocutionary Stage

Answer 1

listener’s interpretation - the parent has to do all the interpretation

Question 2

perlocutionary stage - overview

Answer 2

(0-6 months) the listener’s interpretation - an infant cries & the listener has to interpret it - communication from infant is not intentional - parents infer meaning

Question 3

perlocutionary stage - cry behavior

Answer 3

different cries, perception of cries, precursor of speech and language ex:If i cry i get a bottle

Question 4

perlocutionary stage - smiles

Answer 4

reflexive smile then turns into a social smile