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What did B. F. Skinner argue about language acquisition?
What did B. F. Skinner argue about language acquisition?
According to the provided text, which of these is NOT considered a cognitive capacity related to language?
According to the provided text, which of these is NOT considered a cognitive capacity related to language?
What is the approximate average daily rate of new words learned by children from 0 to 18 years old, according to the text?
What is the approximate average daily rate of new words learned by children from 0 to 18 years old, according to the text?
Who are two researchers mentioned in the text that contributed to the physiological understanding of specific brain functions related to language?
Who are two researchers mentioned in the text that contributed to the physiological understanding of specific brain functions related to language?
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What is the term used to describe the collection of all words a person understands?
What is the term used to describe the collection of all words a person understands?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a specific function of language, according to the provided text?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a specific function of language, according to the provided text?
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What is the main difference between Skinner’s and Chomsky’s theories about language acquisition?
What is the main difference between Skinner’s and Chomsky’s theories about language acquisition?
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What is considered the starting point for the modern era of language research, according to the text?
What is considered the starting point for the modern era of language research, according to the text?
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What is the primary reason studying language is considered a way to study the properties of the mind?
What is the primary reason studying language is considered a way to study the properties of the mind?
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What does the N400 wave of the ERP indicate?
What does the N400 wave of the ERP indicate?
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What is the central process for determining meaning in a sentence?
What is the central process for determining meaning in a sentence?
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Which of the following is NOT a parsing approach mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a parsing approach mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary determinant of parsing, according to the syntax-first approach?
What is the primary determinant of parsing, according to the syntax-first approach?
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What does the 'Late Closure' rule state?
What does the 'Late Closure' rule state?
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Which of the following sentences demonstrates syntactic ambiguity?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates syntactic ambiguity?
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What is the difference between syntax and semantics?
What is the difference between syntax and semantics?
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The P600 wave of the ERP is associated with which aspect of sentence processing?
The P600 wave of the ERP is associated with which aspect of sentence processing?
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Which of the following is an example of how a sentence can be parsed differently based on the grouping of phrases?
Which of the following is an example of how a sentence can be parsed differently based on the grouping of phrases?
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What is the main idea presented in the text?
What is the main idea presented in the text?
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What is the key point about semantics affecting parsing?
What is the key point about semantics affecting parsing?
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What do 'garden-path sentences' illustrate?
What do 'garden-path sentences' illustrate?
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What method did Slobin (1966) use to study semantic influences on parsing?
What method did Slobin (1966) use to study semantic influences on parsing?
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How do eye-tracking studies contribute to understanding the interactionist approach to parsing?
How do eye-tracking studies contribute to understanding the interactionist approach to parsing?
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Why are reversible sentences more difficult to understand?
Why are reversible sentences more difficult to understand?
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What is the primary function of the word-superiority effect?
What is the primary function of the word-superiority effect?
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What is the main characteristic that distinguishes Broca's aphasia from Wernicke's aphasia?
What is the main characteristic that distinguishes Broca's aphasia from Wernicke's aphasia?
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What is the primary focus of the 'interactionist approach' in sentence parsing?
What is the primary focus of the 'interactionist approach' in sentence parsing?
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Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of language?
Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of language?
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Which of the following effects demonstrates the impact of word frequency on processing?
Which of the following effects demonstrates the impact of word frequency on processing?
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Which of these best describes the 'syntax-first approach' in sentence parsing?
Which of these best describes the 'syntax-first approach' in sentence parsing?
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What is the main idea conveyed by the statement "Language is hierarchical"?
What is the main idea conveyed by the statement "Language is hierarchical"?
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Which of the following is NOT an example of a phoneme?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a phoneme?
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According to the passage, what is the main focus of Psycholinguistics?
According to the passage, what is the main focus of Psycholinguistics?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the Phonemic Restoration Effect?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that contributes to the Phonemic Restoration Effect?
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What is the key question that the Word-Superiority Effect aims to answer?
What is the key question that the Word-Superiority Effect aims to answer?
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How does Chomsky's criticism of behaviorism relate to the emergence of Psycholinguistics?
How does Chomsky's criticism of behaviorism relate to the emergence of Psycholinguistics?
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What is the main idea of the passage?
What is the main idea of the passage?
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Which of the following is NOT a subfield of Psycholinguistics mentioned in the passage?
Which of the following is NOT a subfield of Psycholinguistics mentioned in the passage?
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What is the main point of the passage regarding the perception of letters and words?
What is the main point of the passage regarding the perception of letters and words?
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What is the primary difference between syntax and semantics in language comprehension?
What is the primary difference between syntax and semantics in language comprehension?
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Why does the passage suggest that the Phonemic Restoration Effect supports the involvement of meaning in language processing?
Why does the passage suggest that the Phonemic Restoration Effect supports the involvement of meaning in language processing?
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Flashcards
Aphasia
Aphasia
A language disorder affecting communication abilities related to brain damage.
Broca's aphasia
Broca's aphasia
A type of aphasia characterized by difficulty in speech production but comprehension remains relatively intact.
Wernicke's aphasia
Wernicke's aphasia
A type of aphasia where speech is fluent but lacks meaningful content and comprehension is poor.
Word-superiority effect
Word-superiority effect
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Word-frequency effect
Word-frequency effect
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Syntax-first approach
Syntax-first approach
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Hierarchical structure of language
Hierarchical structure of language
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Garden-path sentences
Garden-path sentences
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Reversible sentences
Reversible sentences
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Interactionist approach
Interactionist approach
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Semantic influences
Semantic influences
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Eye-tracking studies
Eye-tracking studies
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Wilhelm Wundt
Wilhelm Wundt
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Language as Mechanism
Language as Mechanism
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Functions of Language
Functions of Language
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B.F. Skinner's Theory
B.F. Skinner's Theory
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Noam Chomsky's Theory
Noam Chomsky's Theory
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Language Acquisition Rate
Language Acquisition Rate
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Person's Lexicon
Person's Lexicon
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Frontal Lobe
Frontal Lobe
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Temporal Lobe
Temporal Lobe
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Psycholinguistics
Psycholinguistics
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Phoneme
Phoneme
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Phonemic restoration effect
Phonemic restoration effect
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Syntax vs. Semantics
Syntax vs. Semantics
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Language acquisition
Language acquisition
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Comprehension
Comprehension
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Speech production
Speech production
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Context in language
Context in language
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Serial vs. Parallel processing
Serial vs. Parallel processing
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Syntax
Syntax
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Semantics
Semantics
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N400 Wave
N400 Wave
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P600 Wave
P600 Wave
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Parsing
Parsing
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Late Closure
Late Closure
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Syntactic Ambiguity
Syntactic Ambiguity
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Sentence Structure
Sentence Structure
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Study Notes
Language and Cognition
- Language is a system of communication used to express thoughts, ideas, and experiences.
- Language has a hierarchical structure and is governed by rules.
- Language enables the creation of unique sentences and the expression of any thought.
- Language's properties include a hierarchical structure (words, phrases, sentences) and rules for sentence formation.
- Language's functions include communication, memorization, comparison, identification, enjoyment, thought, and discovery.
Milestones in the Study of Language
- Wilhelm Wundt (1980): Language transforms thoughts into sentences.
- Early cognitive studies of language focused on brain function (Paul Broca and Carl Wernicke).
- Broca's aphasia: Difficulty with fluent speech due to damage to Broca's area.
- Wernicke's aphasia: Difficulty creating meaningful speech due to damage to Wernicke's area.
- Language research began in the 1950s with behaviorist and nativist perspectives.
- B.F. Skinner (1957) proposed language is learned through reinforcement (e.g., rewards for correct language).
- Noam Chomsky (1957) argued for a genetic predisposition for language acquisition.
- Psycholinguistics emerged in the 1970s and 1980s, studying the psychological aspects of language.
Understanding Words
- Rapid word acquisition occurs from birth to 18 years (approx. 75,000 words or 12.1 words per day).
- Person's lexicon = all words understood.
- Phonemes are the smallest units of speech sound that change meaning.
- The phonemic restoration effect describes filling in missing phonemes based on context.
- Letters within a word are processed better than isolated letters (word-superiority effect).
- This effect suggests parallel processing of letters within a word.
Perceiving Words in Sentences
- Speech is continuous, without clear breaks between words.
- Speech segmentation involves perceiving individual words from continuous speech.
- The absence of pauses is a difficulty in understanding spoken words.
Accessing and Understanding Words
- Frequency effects: Higher-frequency words are processed faster.
- Contextual effects: Meaning within a sentence influences word access.
Understanding Sentences
- Sentence parsing involves grouping words into phrases.
- Syntax: Grammatical rules for sentence structure.
- Semantics: Meaning of words and sentences.
- Parsing approaches include syntax-first (rules-based), semantics-first (meaning-based), and interactionist (combining both).
Inferences in Text Comprehension
- Understanding text often involves inferences that connect sentences, draw conclusions based on evidence, and consider causal relationships.
- Anaphoric inferences connect elements in different sentences.
- Instrumental inferences explain how things are used.
- Causal inferences explain why something happened.
Language and Culture
- Culture significantly shapes language usage.
- Cultural differences in indirectness (e.g., Japanese vs. American speech styles) exist.
- The way parents interact with children impacts their language development.
- Cultural factors influence children's perceptions, affecting spoken and written language usage.
Summary
- Key concepts in language processing, including milestones, word perception, sentence comprehension, and cultural influences.
- Various perspectives and approaches to language study.
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This quiz explores the relationship between language and cognition, highlighting its hierarchical structure and various functions. Key historical milestones in language study, including contributions from Wundt and findings related to Broca's and Wernicke's aphasias, are also covered. Test your understanding of these essential concepts in the study of language!