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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main critique of the Nativist perspective?

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

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

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

    What is the primary focus of early semantic development?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Semantics</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which brain regions are predisposed to language processing?

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

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

    <p>Grammar</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Morphology</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Genetics</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.</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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