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What is a key mechanism for acquiring language, as suggested by Pinker?
What is a key mechanism for acquiring language, as suggested by Pinker?
- Reinforcement
- Formal education
- Social interaction
- Observational imitation (correct)
What phenomenon occurs among deaf children who are not taught sign language?
What phenomenon occurs among deaf children who are not taught sign language?
- They invent their own sign language. (correct)
- They rely solely on written communication.
- They refuse to communicate altogether.
- They become completely mute.
What type of grammatical structures do children learn to use, as evidenced in the language experience?
What type of grammatical structures do children learn to use, as evidenced in the language experience?
- Basic vocabulary words
- Complex grammatical structures (correct)
- Simple commands
- Complex mathematical expressions
Which area of the brain is associated with Wernicke’s aphasia?
Which area of the brain is associated with Wernicke’s aphasia?
What is one effect of hearing a highly emotional story on the brain?
What is one effect of hearing a highly emotional story on the brain?
Which research supports the notion that children can develop language independently?
Which research supports the notion that children can develop language independently?
What sort of mechanisms do imitation and observation contribute to in learning?
What sort of mechanisms do imitation and observation contribute to in learning?
What type of evidence supports the theory of children inventing their own language?
What type of evidence supports the theory of children inventing their own language?
What did Susan Carey calculate about the average number of words children learn per day?
What did Susan Carey calculate about the average number of words children learn per day?
Which species has shown greater success in language learning compared to common chimpanzees?
Which species has shown greater success in language learning compared to common chimpanzees?
What aspect of cognitive function did Greer et al. (2013) identify as problematic in language learners?
What aspect of cognitive function did Greer et al. (2013) identify as problematic in language learners?
How do children infer the meanings of new words according to the example provided?
How do children infer the meanings of new words according to the example provided?
What is the relationship between language ability and overall intelligence as suggested in the content?
What is the relationship between language ability and overall intelligence as suggested in the content?
What were bonobos tested on to eliminate the possibility of 'Clever Hans'-type signals?
What were bonobos tested on to eliminate the possibility of 'Clever Hans'-type signals?
What did Noam Chomsky argue about children's language acquisition?
What did Noam Chomsky argue about children's language acquisition?
What tricky command was mentioned in relation to testing language comprehension?
What tricky command was mentioned in relation to testing language comprehension?
What kind of aphasia does Patient A have?
What kind of aphasia does Patient A have?
Damage in which area of the brain typically leads to Broca's aphasia?
Damage in which area of the brain typically leads to Broca's aphasia?
Which statement is true about children learning language?
Which statement is true about children learning language?
What is a characteristic of Broca's aphasia?
What is a characteristic of Broca's aphasia?
What enables humans to learn language easily, according to the studies mentioned?
What enables humans to learn language easily, according to the studies mentioned?
What could potentially enhance language learning in children, as indicated in the content?
What could potentially enhance language learning in children, as indicated in the content?
What occurs when damage in the brain extends beyond specific areas related to language?
What occurs when damage in the brain extends beyond specific areas related to language?
At what point do children typically begin to show language ability milestones?
At what point do children typically begin to show language ability milestones?
What is one disadvantage of bilingualism mentioned?
What is one disadvantage of bilingualism mentioned?
How do bilingual individuals usually handle ambiguity in language?
How do bilingual individuals usually handle ambiguity in language?
Which of the following is a noted advantage of bilingualism?
Which of the following is a noted advantage of bilingualism?
Why might bilingual children take longer to think of a word?
Why might bilingual children take longer to think of a word?
What is a challenge that bilingual speakers face when switching between languages?
What is a challenge that bilingual speakers face when switching between languages?
What are morphemes primarily concerned with?
What are morphemes primarily concerned with?
What is the Malaysians' perspective on the word translated as 'we' in English?
What is the Malaysians' perspective on the word translated as 'we' in English?
What is a notable effect of bilingualism still under debate by researchers?
What is a notable effect of bilingualism still under debate by researchers?
Which statement best describes phonemes?
Which statement best describes phonemes?
Which statement about bilingualism is NOT true?
Which statement about bilingualism is NOT true?
How does expertise in reading develop according to the content?
How does expertise in reading develop according to the content?
What can hinder the recognition of complex patterns in reading?
What can hinder the recognition of complex patterns in reading?
The phrase 'Contains no rat pieces!' suggests the use of which concept?
The phrase 'Contains no rat pieces!' suggests the use of which concept?
What is the relationship between reading and word recognition mentioned?
What is the relationship between reading and word recognition mentioned?
Which term refers specifically to the smallest units of sound in language?
Which term refers specifically to the smallest units of sound in language?
What supports the idea that complex patterns in language can be recognized almost instantly?
What supports the idea that complex patterns in language can be recognized almost instantly?
What do readers of English and other European languages primarily rely on when identifying a critical letter?
What do readers of English and other European languages primarily rely on when identifying a critical letter?
In the Japanese writing system, what does each character represent?
In the Japanese writing system, what does each character represent?
What is the effect experienced when people can more easily recognize letters in words rather than isolated letters?
What is the effect experienced when people can more easily recognize letters in words rather than isolated letters?
Which of the following combinations represents a phoneme?
Which of the following combinations represents a phoneme?
What is NOT a characteristic of the Chinese writing system?
What is NOT a characteristic of the Chinese writing system?
What type of combinations do readers typically find challenging to identify compared to real words?
What type of combinations do readers typically find challenging to identify compared to real words?
What common activity illustrates the word-superiority effect during long car trips?
What common activity illustrates the word-superiority effect during long car trips?
What accounts for the word-superiority effect?
What accounts for the word-superiority effect?
Flashcards
Language vs. Intelligence
Language vs. Intelligence
Language skills are independent of overall intelligence, meaning a person can be good at language but not overall intelligent.
Children's Word Learning Rate
Children's Word Learning Rate
Children learn an average of 9 new words per day from 1.5 to 6 years old.
Bonobo Language Ability
Bonobo Language Ability
Bonobos demonstrate better spoken English comprehension and follow unusual commands.
Word Meaning Inference
Word Meaning Inference
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Preconceptions
Preconceptions
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Language Acquisition Device (LAD)
Language Acquisition Device (LAD)
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Clever Hans Effect
Clever Hans Effect
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Bonobo vs. Chimpanzee Language
Bonobo vs. Chimpanzee Language
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Language Acquisition
Language Acquisition
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Observation and Imitation
Observation and Imitation
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Deaf Children's Language
Deaf Children's Language
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Complex grammatical structures
Complex grammatical structures
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Brain Activity & Emotion
Brain Activity & Emotion
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Wernicke's Aphasia
Wernicke's Aphasia
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Wernicke's Area
Wernicke's Area
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Language Experience
Language Experience
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Bilingualism Advantage
Bilingualism Advantage
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Bilingualism Disadvantage: Learning Time
Bilingualism Disadvantage: Learning Time
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Bilingualism Disadvantage: Vocabulary
Bilingualism Disadvantage: Vocabulary
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Bilingualism and Attention Control
Bilingualism and Attention Control
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Word Retrieval Delay
Word Retrieval Delay
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Contextual Understanding
Contextual Understanding
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Ambiguity in Language
Ambiguity in Language
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Malay 'We' Ambiguity
Malay 'We' Ambiguity
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Broca's Aphasia
Broca's Aphasia
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Broca's Area
Broca's Area
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Language Learning Predisposition
Language Learning Predisposition
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Language Production
Language Production
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Language Comprehension
Language Comprehension
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Brain Damage Effects on Language
Brain Damage Effects on Language
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Language development in children
Language development in children
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Morpheme
Morpheme
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Phoneme
Phoneme
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Word Recognition Expertise
Word Recognition Expertise
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Word Recognition: How is it developed?
Word Recognition: How is it developed?
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How do morphemes help us understand words?
How do morphemes help us understand words?
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How do morphemes relate to word meaning?
How do morphemes relate to word meaning?
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What is the difference between a morpheme and a phoneme?
What is the difference between a morpheme and a phoneme?
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How does understanding morphemes and phonemes help with language?
How does understanding morphemes and phonemes help with language?
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Word Superiority Effect
Word Superiority Effect
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Syllable
Syllable
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Hiragana
Hiragana
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Chinese Characters
Chinese Characters
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Why is the word superiority effect important?
Why is the word superiority effect important?
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What is the relationship between letters and phonemes?
What is the relationship between letters and phonemes?
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Study Notes
Language
- Every animal species communicates, but only humans exhibit productivity—creating unlimited sentences.
- Humans don't memorize sentences, but learn rules for sentence creation and comprehension.
Transformational Grammar
- Transformational grammar describes a system for converting deep structure (underlying meaning) into surface structure (the words used).
- Different surface structures can represent the same deep structure, or vice versa.
Nonhuman Language Precursors
- Researcher Terrence Deacon discussed the communication of various animal species, focusing on the lack of human language's productivity.
Human Language Specialization
- Humans are more equipped for language than other species.
- Language development is not solely due to increased brain size, as other animals with larger brains don't develop similar language capabilities.
- Some individuals without large brain sizes display exceptional language skills.
- Language abilities are distinct, even in individuals with otherwise normal intelligence.
Language Learning
- Children learn an average of nine new words per day from ages 1.5-6.
- Chomsky proposed a Language Acquisition Device (LAD), a biological mechanism for acquiring language.
- Deaf children often develop their own sign language systems.
- The ability to learn a second language diminishes as we age.
Language and the Brain
- Broca's area in the frontal lobe is crucial for language production, affecting speech. Defects in this area cause Broca's aphasia.
- Wernicke's area in the temporal lobe is related to language comprehension. Damage to this area results in Wernicke's aphasia, impacting comprehension despite fluent speech.
- Language is a complex process involving multiple brain areas beyond Broca's and Wernicke's areas.
Language Development in Early Childhood
- Children exhibit various stages of language proficiency.
- Babies vocalize and learn the sounds of their native language.
- Two-word phrases are common by age two
Reading and Eye Movements
- Reading involves rapid eye movements (saccades) and periods of fixation (stationary eye movements).
- Eye movements are influenced by word length and difficulty.
- People use context to understand ambiguous words.
Limits to Language Understanding
- Doubly embedded sentences are complex and challenging to comprehend.
- Multiple negatives, such as, "I would not deny that I don't like ice cream," are harder to process than single negatives.
- Context plays a critical role in understanding language.
Word Recognition
- Expertise in reading develops through years of practice, allowing for rapid and accurate word recognition.
- The "word-superiority effect" shows that recognizing a letter within a word is faster than isolating it.
- Word recognition depends on patterns and connections in the brain.
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Explore the unique aspects of human language, including its productivity and complex grammar structures. This quiz delves into the elements that differentiate human language from animal communication, as well as insights from researchers like Terrence Deacon on language specialization. Test your understanding of these fascinating linguistic concepts.
