Language Flashcards
1
Q
What is language?
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2
Q
Can animals learn human language?
A
Ex: Koko the Gorilla/Chaser the collie…..!!
3
Q
What is the design feature of languages?
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4
Q
What are the components of language?
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- Phonology (sounds)
- Morphology (words)
- Syntax (grammar)
- Semantics (meaning)
- Pragmatics (context)
5
Q
The Four main areas of language
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- Comprehension
- Representation
- Speech production
- Acquisition
6
Q
How do we perceive words in spoken
language?
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7
Q
How do we perceive words in written
language?
A
- Interactive Activation model
- Dual Route Cascaded model
8
Q
Explain Interactive Activation model.
A
9
Q
Explain Dual Route Cascaded model
A
10
Q
How do we understand words?
A
11
Q
How do we understand sentences?
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