Module 28 Flashcards
What is language?
The use of symbols to communicate
What are phonemes?
The smallest unit of sound (vowels and consonants)
What are morphemes?
Units of meaning
What is grammar?
The rules for using words
How many words a day do we acquire per day between the ages of 2 and 18?
10
When are babies being receptive or listening?
0-4 months
What does a babies language sound like when they are 4 months old?
Babbling in multilingual sounds
When does a baby start to babble in their own language?
10 months
What does a babies language look like when they are 18-24 months old?
Two-word speech
What does a babies language look like from 2 on?
Full sentences and using grammar
When does a baby start speaking with one-word phrases?
12 months
When does the door close for learning a language?
Around the age 7
What is aphasia?
An impairment in the ability to produce or understand language
What is boca aphasia?
Difficulty in getting the words out
What is wernickes aphasia?
Difficulty in comprehending speech and producing coherent speech
