Development Psychology Final: Language Development Chapter 9

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What is the term for the rules about the structure and sequence of speech sounds in language development?

  • Phonology (correct)
  • Grammar
  • Semantics
  • Pragmatics

Which theory of language development suggests that inner capacities and environment work together, with social context being important?

  • Universal grammar theory
  • Animal language theory
  • Interactionist theory (correct)
  • Nativist theory

What term refers to the vocabulary, words, and word combinations for concepts in language development?

  • Morphology
  • Grammar
  • Semantics (correct)
  • Phonology

Which brain regions are predisposed to language processing?

<p>Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of language development, what is the term for the rules for sentences?

<p>Grammar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main critique of the Nativist perspective?

<p>It ignores the role of social experience (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age do infants typically start distinguishing phonemes of their own language?

<p>6–8 months (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of deaf parents on the language development of deaf children?

<p>Deaf children of deaf parents do not have the same language difficulties as those with hearing parents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of early semantic development?

<p>Categorizing objects and actions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common influence on individual differences in language development?

<p>Quality of home literacy environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What component of language refers to the vocabulary and word combinations for concepts?

<p>Semantics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory of language development suggests that inner capacities and environment work together, with social context being important?

<p>Interactionist (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the rules about the structure and sequence of speech sounds in language development?

<p>Phonology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which brain regions are predisposed to language processing?

<p>Broca's and Wernicke's Areas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the rules for sentences in language development?

<p>Grammar (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of language development, what is the term for the grammatical markers?

<p>Morphology (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which perspective on language development emphasizes the importance of both innate capacity and rich language environment?

<p>Interactionist perspective (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age do infants typically start producing consonant-vowel combinations, a stage known as babbling?

<p>6 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of speech is characterized by short sentences, high pitch, exaggerated expression, and clear gestures, and is often used when communicating with infants?

<p>Infant-directed speech (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process where a child uses one word to represent an entire sentence or concept?

<p>Overextensions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary influence on individual differences in language development?

<p>Genetics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the impact of deaf parents on the language development of deaf children?

<p>Deaf children with deaf parents do not experience any difficulty in language development. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do infants typically demonstrate when they have the ability to distinguish different speech sounds or phonemes of their own language?

<p>Categorical speech perception (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which theory suggests that the interaction of innate capacities and a rich language environment supports language development?

<p>Interactionist theory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to the process where children add ending consonants, adjust vowel length, and add unstressed syllables when learning pronunciation?

<p>Phonological strategies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of speech is characterized by short sentences, high pitch, exaggerated expression, clear pronunciation, distinct pauses, clear gestures, and repetition?

<p>Infant-directed speech (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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