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What distinguishes communicative signals from informative signals?

  • Informative signals do not carry meaning.
  • Communicative signals are always unintentional.
  • Communicative signals are intentional and carry meaning. (correct)
  • Informative signals are intentional and carry meaning.
  • Which of the following is NOT listed as a focus in Lecture 2: Written Language?

  • Dyslexia
  • Writing
  • Grammar (correct)
  • Reading
  • What is one of the underlying skills mentioned for reading and spelling?

  • Vocabulary size
  • Listening comprehension
  • Visual acuity
  • Phonemic awareness (correct)
  • What is the primary purpose of language as highlighted in the lecture?

    <p>To facilitate communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which example illustrates an informative signal?

    <p>Yawning in class (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key component that enables us to read despite letters being in the wrong order?

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

    Which of the following factors contributes to effective spelling in the context of word games like Wordle?

    <p>Bigram frequency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the triangle model of reading, which two components are primarily involved in mapping?

    <p>Phonology and Orthography (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by a 'consistent word' in terms of its grapheme and phoneme mappings?

    <p>A word that consistently follows spelling patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process helps readers understand inconsistent words that may not align with common spelling patterns?

    <p>Statistical knowledge application (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is reading described as predictive and automatic?

    <p>It draws from prior experiences and inputs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does semantic meaning play in reading comprehension?

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    What is indicated by the term 'orthographic neighbors'?

    <p>Words with orthographic similarities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the letter /d/ represent in spoken words?

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    Which skill is most directly associated with identifying and manipulating sounds in language?

    <p>Phoneme awareness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the expected outcome of Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN) according to the discussed studies?

    <p>It predicts reading processes and phonological association (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of variance in word reading in Year 1 is explained by designated skills in kindergarten/reception?

    <p>62% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Alphabetic Principle state about letters or letter clusters?

    <p>They represent phonemes in spoken words (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a component of phoneme manipulation?

    <p>Phoneme Recognition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which skill is likely to lead to difficulties in written language?

    <p>Deficient letter knowledge (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What skill is primarily measured by recognizing the sounds of letters when learning to read?

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    What is the significance of arbitrariness in language?

    <p>It highlights that words can have meanings unrelated to their sounds or spelling. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region of the brain is primarily responsible for memory-based word form processing?

    <p>Occipito-temporal region (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to research, what is essential for reading words efficiently?

    <p>Focusing on the first and last letters of a word (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of words are used approximately 150 words in reading comprehension?

    <p>50% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In terms of language manifestation, what are examples of non-verbal forms of language?

    <p>Sign-language, Braille, and Morse code (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does S. Pinker suggest about children's relationship with sound and print?

    <p>Sound is a necessary precursor to learning print. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of combinations that can be formed with a five-letter word?

    <p>12,000,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding reading comprehension?

    <p>The human mind reads words as wholes rather than individual letters. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main aspect of dyslexia addressed by the Automatization Deficit theory?

    <p>Challenges in automatization tasks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Automatization Deficit theory, what is a consequence of conscious compensation during dual tasks?

    <p>A lack of automatization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly highlights a limitation of the Automatization Deficit theory?

    <p>It lacks reproducibility across studies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of phonological processing is considered plausible in the context of dyslexia?

    <p>It is mostly universal among individuals. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What other condition is suggested to influence non-language deficits in children with dyslexia?

    <p>Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with Automatization Deficit?

    <p>Precedes impairment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception regarding the relationship between the cerebellum and reading disabilities like dyslexia?

    <p>The cerebellum has a weak link to dyslexia. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In comparing phonological processing and automatization deficits, which statement is true?

    <p>Both deficits can be specific to reading challenges. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily affected in children with dyslexia according to the phonological processing deficit theory?

    <p>Phonological processing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following interventions is suggested to improve reading in children with dyslexia?

    <p>Target phonological processing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the phonological processing deficit theory, which factor can protect children from reading difficulties?

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    What important skill do children with dyslexia struggle with, apart from reading?

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

    What does the automatization deficit theory suggest is impaired?

    <p>Over-learned skills (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these statements is true regarding phonological awareness deficits and literacy problems?

    <p>Phonological awareness deficits may not affect every child’s literacy skills. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant limitation of the phonological processing deficit theory?

    <p>It only accounts for language-based difficulties. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the tasks that children with dyslexia may struggle with as per the phonological processing deficit?

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    Flashcards

    Properties of Language

    Characteristics that define language, such as structure and function.

    Informative Signals

    Signals that are unintentional but still convey meaning, like a yawn.

    Communicative Signals

    Intentional signals that convey meaning, like speaking a sentence.

    Written Language

    A form of language that uses symbols to represent sounds and ideas.

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    Dyslexia

    A learning difficulty affecting reading and writing skills.

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    Alphabetic Principle

    The concept that letters represent sounds (phonemes) in spoken words.

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    Grapheme

    A letter or a letter cluster that represents a phoneme.

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    Phoneme Awareness

    The ability to identify and manipulate individual sounds in spoken language.

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    Phoneme Deletion

    Removing a phoneme from a word and identifying what remains.

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    Phoneme Blending

    Combining phonemes to form a word.

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    Letter Knowledge

    Knowing the sounds and names of each letter for recognition and writing.

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    Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN)

    The speed of naming letters or objects, related to reading ability.

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    Variance Explained

    The percentage of differences in performance attributed to specific skills.

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    Language Types

    Language encompasses speech, sign language, written language, Braille, and Morse code.

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    Arbitrariness in Language

    There is no inherent connection between a word's form and its meaning.

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    Reading Process

    Deriving sound and meaning from arbitrary written symbols is a uniquely human process.

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    Reading Network

    Neurobiological system with regions responsible for different aspects of reading.

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    Temporo-parietal Region

    Integrates orthographic and phonological components for reading comprehension.

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    Occipito-temporal Region

    Responsible for memory-based word form recognition.

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    Reading Comprehension Phenomenon

    Humans can read jumbled letters if the first and last letters are correct.

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    Orthographic Expertise

    Humans recognize patterns in written language, often instantly understanding the meaning.

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    Phonological Processing Deficit

    A deficit that affects phoneme awareness and rapid naming, crucial for reading and spelling.

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    Rapid Naming

    The ability to quickly name a sequence of familiar items, linked to reading fluency.

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    Reading Interventions

    Targeted strategies aimed at improving reading skills by focusing on phonological processing.

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    Environmental Protective Factors

    External influences that can help protect against reading difficulties despite phonological deficits.

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    Automatization Deficit

    Impairment in the automatic execution of over-learned skills such as motor and phonological skills.

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    Causal Theory of Dyslexia

    The theory suggesting that phonological deficits are a major cause of dyslexia, but are not exclusively indicative of literacy issues.

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    Predictive reading

    The process of anticipating words based on prior knowledge and experience.

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    Orthographic neighbours

    Words that differ by one letter but have similar spellings.

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    Triangle model of reading

    A framework illustrating connections between letters (orthography), sounds (phonology), and meanings.

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    Consistent words

    Words where pronunciations directly match their spelling.

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    Inconsistent words

    Words that have spellings that do not phonetically match their sounds.

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    Decoding

    The ability to interpret written words into spoken words.

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    Word reading connections

    The relationships learned between spelling, pronunciation, and word meaning.

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    Dual Task Paradigm

    A method to assess automatization by requiring split attention on tasks.

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    Reading Fluency

    The ability to read text quickly and accurately.

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    Cerebellum's Role

    The cerebellum is suggested to be involved in automatic processes but lacks strong links to reading.

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    Comorbid Conditions

    Other disorders that may occur alongside dyslexia, such as ADHD or coordination disorders.

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    Neural Areas in Dyslexia

    Regions of the brain linked to reading that show a lack of consensus in dyslexia research.

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    Multiple-Deficit View

    The perspective that dyslexia arises from various overlapping deficits rather than a single cause.

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    Study Notes

    Written Language Lecture

    • The lecture covered written language, including reading, writing, underlying skills for reading and spelling, and dyslexia.
    • The purpose of language is communication, which includes both intentional and unintentional signals.
    • Written language is a form of communication that conveys meaning through written symbols.
    • Reading involves deriving sound and meaning from written symbols. It's a uniquely human process. Children are born "wired for sound," but written language must be taught.
    • Reading comprehension depends on decoding words and understanding them. The order of letters in a word doesn't matter as long as the first and last letters are in the proper position.
    • Reading comprehension is both predictive and automatic, using prior experiences and previous orthographic inputs.
    • The reading network involves specific brain regions including the temporo-parietal (dorsal) region, occipito-temporal (ventral) region, and anterior region.
    • Writing is a complex skill with fewer research studies than reading. A cognitive process model, developed by Hayes & Flower (1980), describes writing processes such as planning, generating, organizing, translating, and reviewing.
    • Several models of writing, developed by Hayes in 2012, show that writing involves processes like goal-setting, motivation, writing schemas, processes like proposal and evaluation, and factors like task environment, collaboration and criticism, working memory and long-term memory.
    • Cognitive processes in writing include the limitations of the brain's capacity, and how cognitive load affects writing performance.
    • Underlying skills for reading and spelling include the alphabetic principle which states letters or groups of letters represent sounds in spoken words. Understanding letter sounds, learning sound-letter mappings in the alphabet and phoneme awareness. These are crucial for reading and spelling ability.
    • Rapid Automated Naming (RAN) is a crucial skill in reading and spelling. Assessing how quickly students name letters or objects can help understand potential reading difficulties.

    Dyslexia

    • Dyslexia is a reading disorder affecting accurate and fluent word reading and spelling.
    • The difficulty often revolves around phonological awareness, verbal memory, and speed of verbal processing.
    • Dyslexia affects about 10% of people, is not based upon intelligence levels, persists throughout life and may be comorbid with other neurodevelopmental disorders.
    • A phonological processing deficit is a key aspect in the development of dyslexia. Deficits in phonological processing/accessing phonological representations affect reading and spelling.
    • Automatization deficits (Nicolson & Fawcett, 2011) in over-learned skills (e.g., balance, motor skills, phonological skills) may also contribute to dyslexia.
    • These deficits don't always mean literacy problems and environmental factors can influence outcomes.
    • There's ongoing debate about which factors uniquely cause dyslexia, and new models/theories are being developed. The areas of the brain involved in language, and cognitive deficits and behavior are being investigated.
    • A multiple deficit view of dyslexia proposes that risk is influenced by neurological factors (biological factors, and brain areas, cognitive factors— including deficits in attention and working memory, language processing deficits or behavior) and non-neurological factors. These could include environmental factors, and risk can come from interactions across these elements.

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