Ling/Psyc 370B, Language Input Lecture #7 & #8

<p>It tailors the linguistic input to the child’s current level of understanding. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adapted speech from adults that is tailored to the child’s comprehension level. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps infants distinguish phonetic boundaries by exaggerating intonation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can lead to difficulties in phonological processing and vocabulary acquisition. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Syllable repetition rate (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6 - 24 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bilingual infants show a preference for North American English IDS. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The quality of child-directed speech (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Test – re-test reliability issues. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The immediate context and present moment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The role of input and interaction in language acquisition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bilingual infants show a preference for North American English IDS. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They minimize morphological complexity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By repeating and expanding on the child's utterances to clarify syntactic structure. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>44 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Family members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children’s use of word meanings to learn syntactic structures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>African infants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simple, short, often incomplete sentences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It may correlate with language complexity at a later stage in development. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps minimize morphological complexities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is typically an agent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The 'live language' group exhibits greater sensitivity to Mandarin sound contrasts. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children from low SES families tend to hear less speech, potentially leading to differences in vocabulary acquisition as early as 18 months. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Engaging in communicative exchanges with infants, treating them as conversational partners, which forms the basis for intentional communication. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide minor variations in the repetition/imitation of child speech, often correcting grammatical errors without explicit instruction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An environment with frequent social interaction, responsive caregivers, and gentle language correction. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use of complex sentence structures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To adjust the caregiver's speech to match the child's emotional state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are always fully pronounced for clearer articulation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It increases the acoustic separation between vowel categories, potentially aiding in vowel discrimination (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A specific style of language used in particular situations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The exaggeration of pitch contours (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>IDS tends to focus on exaggerated phonological features, particularly in the first year of life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CDS provides a simplified and modified form of the input language. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are synonymous terms referring to the modified speech adults use with infants. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Syntactic structures based on their understanding of word meanings. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The quality, not quantity, of child-directed speech can predict language outcomes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To model grammatically correct sentences and aid in syntactic structure learning. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Focusing conversations on the present moment and tangible items. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There may have been test – re-test reliability issues. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The correlation between language complexity and turn-taking at a later stage of development. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A preference for Infant Directed Speech (IDS) across various linguistic environments. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Adult Word Count (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By minimizing morphological complexities. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>6-24 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Employing a register known as child-directed speech (CDS) including baby talk, nursery talk or motherese. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The speech adults use when interacting with children acts as quality linguistic input. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CDS represents a specific kind of input tailored to young children. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CDS involves the adaptations and modifications parents do when speaking directly to young children. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>CDS helps to facilitate interaction, which aids in the language aquistition process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lengthening syllables and pronouncing phonemes with more clarity, especially vowels. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By fine-tuning features like tone of voice to fit the child's emotional needs and preferences. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To help highlight and draw attention to the sounds of language for the infant. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It exaggerates the acoustic differences between vowels, possibly aiding in phoneme discrimination. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It involves adjusting speech to align with a child’s emotional needs, optimizing engagement and comprehension. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The register used by adults to communicate with young children, often characterized by simplification and higher pitch.

High-quality speech from adults that is essential for children's language development.

The importance of engaging conversation between adults and children to enhance language skills.

The way parents and caregivers modify their speech style when talking to children, making it easier for them to learn language.

A variety of language used in different situations, such as formal or informal speech; CDS is a specific register.

Another term for child directed speech that reflects playful and nurturing language used with children.

A type of CDS that emphasizes melodic and exaggerated speech patterns used by mothers when talking to infants.

A method of language learning involving real-time audiovisual interaction.

The concept that social interactions enhance language learning.

Different amounts of language exposure affect vocabulary development in children.

Children from low SES families typically have less linguistic exposure than high SES peers.

When parents engage and respond to infants, encouraging communication and learning.

A variety of language used for a specific purpose in various contexts or situations.

Adjusting tone and speech patterns to fit a child's emotional preferences.

A speech style adults use when speaking to infants, often characterized by exaggerated intonation and changes in pitch.

Features of Child Directed Speech including exaggerated intonation, slower speed, and repetition.

Changes in phonology such as exaggerated syllables and clearer pronunciation when speaking to infants.

Changes in the frequencies of vowel sounds when using Infant Directed Speech, notable in various languages.

Shifts in how parents or caregivers change their tone of voice as children grow.

The interaction and communication styles between adults and children, shaping language development.

The study of the structure and form of words in a language.

The set of rules that dictates the structure of sentences in a language.

A style of speech adults use to communicate with infants, characterized by simplicity and repetition.

Using simpler morphological structures can help children learn language.

Recurrent phrases and expansion of child utterances to reinforce language learning.

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed statements.

Using meanings of words to deduce grammatical structures.

Common subjects in adult-child conversations include family, animals, and food.

Simple, tangible ideas that are emphasized in CDS.

The relationship between the simplicity of CDS and later language development.

The variety of unique words used in speech, indicating vocabulary range.

The exchange of speaking turns in a conversation, crucial for language learning.

The total count of words spoken by adults, influencing language development.

The number of times a child vocalizes, indicating engagement and language practice.

The average length of a child's utterances, indicating language complexity.

A speech style used by adults characterized by high pitch and exaggerated intonation.

Child-directed speech is a phenomenon found across different languages and cultures.

The richness and responsiveness of language directed to children, affecting their language growth.

Infants show a preference for infant-directed speech due to its engaging qualities.

The idea that real-life social interactions enhance the learning of language sounds.

The simplified speech register adults use to talk to young children, often characterized by higher pitch and clarity.

A specific type of child directed speech that utilizes exaggerated intonation and pitch variations to engage infants.

The changes in speech patterns and tone that parents make when interacting with their children to aid learning.

Common subjects that are often discussed within child directed speech, such as family, animals, and food.

Using simpler morphological structures can aid children's language acquisition.