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The Fascinating World of Language

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What is language?

A capacity present in both humans and animals.

A trait only found in certain human cultures.

A trait shaped by environment rather than genetics.

A uniquely human capacity present in all human cultures. (correct)

Where does key language processing occur in the brain?

The left hemisphere (correct)

The frontal lobe

The right hemisphere

The occipital lobe

When does language acquisition occur in children?

During adolescence

During a sensitive period (correct)

Only after formal education begins

At any time during childhood

What are some adaptive functions of language?

Communication, representation, adaptation, cooperation, and inner dialogue Signup and view all the answers

What are some key characteristics of language?

Arbitrary symbols, grammar rules, and open-ended communication Signup and view all the answers

What do linguists study?

Semantics, grammar, and pragmatics Signup and view all the answers

What are symbols in language?

Arbitrary or share properties with the thing they represent Signup and view all the answers

What is metarepresentation?

Necessary for inventing and agreeing on the meaning of words Signup and view all the answers

What are analogies used for in language?

To convey abstract concepts Signup and view all the answers

Is language static or dynamic?

Dynamic Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Language is a uniquely human capacity present in all human cultures.
There is an innate language faculty shaped by genetics and key processing occurs in the left hemisphere of the brain.
Language acquisition is predictable in children and occurs in a sensitive period.
Adaptive functions of language include communication, representation, adaptation, cooperation, and inner dialogue.
Key characteristics of language include arbitrary symbols, grammar rules, and open-ended communication.
Linguists study semantics, grammar, and pragmatics.
Symbols can be arbitrary or share properties with the thing they represent.
Metarepresentation is necessary for inventing and agreeing on the meaning of words.
Analogies such as metaphors, allegories, and idioms are used to convey abstract concepts.
Language is dynamic and constantly evolving.

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Test your knowledge of the fascinating world of language with our quiz! Explore the unique capacity for language found in all human cultures, the innate language faculty shaped by genetics, and the key processing that occurs in the left hemisphere of the brain. Learn about the predictable language acquisition in children and the sensitive period in which it occurs. Discover the adaptive functions of language, including communication, representation, adaptation, cooperation, and inner dialogue. The quiz covers key characteristics of language, such as arbitrary symbols, grammar rules,