Language Flashcards
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Phoneme
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The smallest unit of sound in language.
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Language
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A system of symbols used to represent and communicate information.
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Morpheme
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The smallest sound unit that carries meaning.
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Syntax
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The way in which words are arranged into phrases and sentences. Two types of structures.
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Surface structure
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The way words are organized.
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Deep structure
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The meaning of sentences.
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Language acquisition
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Learning occurs in stages.
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Telegraphic speech
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Using short phrases to form primitive sentences.
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Language disorders (aphasias)
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Absence of some part of the ability to use language.
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Broca’s aphasia
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Inability to produce fluent speech.
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Wernicke’s aphasia
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Inability to comprehend speech.
