Semantic Development Flashcards
What is semantic development?
Acquisition of meanings
What is the definition of OVEREXTENSION?
Applying one word to things that are similar in some way or belong to the same category.
Why do overextensions happen?
Because there is a gap in the child’s vocabulary.
What theory do overextension go against?
SKINNER
They aren’t copied, an adult wouldn’t overextend
What theory do overextensions support?
BRUNER and CHOMSKY
Adults provide the correct word, they REQUIRE input.
Children fill their vocabulary themselves.
What did RESCORLA do?
Studied children’s overextensions and divided them into three categories.
What are the three categories of overextensions?
Categorical
Analogical
Statement
What are UNDEREXTENSIONS?
Limiting one word to only one thing.
What theory do underextensions link to?
PIAGET
They don’t understand the concept of how on word applies to the same thing in different contexts
