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What distinguishes communicative signals from informative signals?
What distinguishes communicative signals from informative signals?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a focus in Lecture 2: Written Language?
Which of the following is NOT listed as a focus in Lecture 2: Written Language?
What is one of the underlying skills mentioned for reading and spelling?
What is one of the underlying skills mentioned for reading and spelling?
What is the primary purpose of language as highlighted in the lecture?
What is the primary purpose of language as highlighted in the lecture?
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Which example illustrates an informative signal?
Which example illustrates an informative signal?
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What is a key component that enables us to read despite letters being in the wrong order?
What is a key component that enables us to read despite letters being in the wrong order?
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Which of the following factors contributes to effective spelling in the context of word games like Wordle?
Which of the following factors contributes to effective spelling in the context of word games like Wordle?
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In the triangle model of reading, which two components are primarily involved in mapping?
In the triangle model of reading, which two components are primarily involved in mapping?
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What is meant by a 'consistent word' in terms of its grapheme and phoneme mappings?
What is meant by a 'consistent word' in terms of its grapheme and phoneme mappings?
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Which process helps readers understand inconsistent words that may not align with common spelling patterns?
Which process helps readers understand inconsistent words that may not align with common spelling patterns?
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Why is reading described as predictive and automatic?
Why is reading described as predictive and automatic?
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What role does semantic meaning play in reading comprehension?
What role does semantic meaning play in reading comprehension?
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What is indicated by the term 'orthographic neighbors'?
What is indicated by the term 'orthographic neighbors'?
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What does the letter /d/ represent in spoken words?
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?
Which skill is most directly associated with identifying and manipulating sounds in language?
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What is the expected outcome of Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN) according to the discussed studies?
What is the expected outcome of Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN) according to the discussed studies?
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What percentage of variance in word reading in Year 1 is explained by designated skills in kindergarten/reception?
What percentage of variance in word reading in Year 1 is explained by designated skills in kindergarten/reception?
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What does the Alphabetic Principle state about letters or letter clusters?
What does the Alphabetic Principle state about letters or letter clusters?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of phoneme manipulation?
Which of the following is NOT a component of phoneme manipulation?
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Which skill is likely to lead to difficulties in written language?
Which skill is likely to lead to difficulties in written language?
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What skill is primarily measured by recognizing the sounds of letters when learning to read?
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?
What is the significance of arbitrariness in language?
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Which region of the brain is primarily responsible for memory-based word form processing?
Which region of the brain is primarily responsible for memory-based word form processing?
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According to research, what is essential for reading words efficiently?
According to research, what is essential for reading words efficiently?
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What percentage of words are used approximately 150 words in reading comprehension?
What percentage of words are used approximately 150 words in reading comprehension?
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In terms of language manifestation, what are examples of non-verbal forms of language?
In terms of language manifestation, what are examples of non-verbal forms of language?
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What does S. Pinker suggest about children's relationship with sound and print?
What does S. Pinker suggest about children's relationship with sound and print?
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What is the total number of combinations that can be formed with a five-letter word?
What is the total number of combinations that can be formed with a five-letter word?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding reading comprehension?
Which of the following statements is true regarding reading comprehension?
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What is the main aspect of dyslexia addressed by the Automatization Deficit theory?
What is the main aspect of dyslexia addressed by the Automatization Deficit theory?
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According to the Automatization Deficit theory, what is a consequence of conscious compensation during dual tasks?
According to the Automatization Deficit theory, what is a consequence of conscious compensation during dual tasks?
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Which statement correctly highlights a limitation of the Automatization Deficit theory?
Which statement correctly highlights a limitation of the Automatization Deficit theory?
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What aspect of phonological processing is considered plausible in the context of dyslexia?
What aspect of phonological processing is considered plausible in the context of dyslexia?
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What other condition is suggested to influence non-language deficits in children with dyslexia?
What other condition is suggested to influence non-language deficits in children with dyslexia?
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Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with Automatization Deficit?
Which of the following characteristics is NOT associated with Automatization Deficit?
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What is a common misconception regarding the relationship between the cerebellum and reading disabilities like dyslexia?
What is a common misconception regarding the relationship between the cerebellum and reading disabilities like dyslexia?
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In comparing phonological processing and automatization deficits, which statement is true?
In comparing phonological processing and automatization deficits, which statement is true?
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What is primarily affected in children with dyslexia according to the phonological processing deficit theory?
What is primarily affected in children with dyslexia according to the phonological processing deficit theory?
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Which of the following interventions is suggested to improve reading in children with dyslexia?
Which of the following interventions is suggested to improve reading in children with dyslexia?
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According to the phonological processing deficit theory, which factor can protect children from reading difficulties?
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?
What important skill do children with dyslexia struggle with, apart from reading?
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What does the automatization deficit theory suggest is impaired?
What does the automatization deficit theory suggest is impaired?
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Which of these statements is true regarding phonological awareness deficits and literacy problems?
Which of these statements is true regarding phonological awareness deficits and literacy problems?
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What is a significant limitation of the phonological processing deficit theory?
What is a significant limitation of the phonological processing deficit theory?
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What is one of the tasks that children with dyslexia may struggle with as per the phonological processing deficit?
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
Properties of Language
Characteristics that define language, such as structure and function.
Informative Signals
Informative Signals
Signals that are unintentional but still convey meaning, like a yawn.
Communicative Signals
Communicative Signals
Intentional signals that convey meaning, like speaking a sentence.
Written Language
Written Language
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Dyslexia
Dyslexia
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Alphabetic Principle
Alphabetic Principle
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Grapheme
Grapheme
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Phoneme Awareness
Phoneme Awareness
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Phoneme Deletion
Phoneme Deletion
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Phoneme Blending
Phoneme Blending
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Letter Knowledge
Letter Knowledge
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Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN)
Rapid Automatized Naming (RAN)
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Variance Explained
Variance Explained
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Language Types
Language Types
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Arbitrariness in Language
Arbitrariness in Language
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Reading Process
Reading Process
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Reading Network
Reading Network
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Temporo-parietal Region
Temporo-parietal Region
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Occipito-temporal Region
Occipito-temporal Region
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Reading Comprehension Phenomenon
Reading Comprehension Phenomenon
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Orthographic Expertise
Orthographic Expertise
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Phonological Processing Deficit
Phonological Processing Deficit
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Rapid Naming
Rapid Naming
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Reading Interventions
Reading Interventions
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Environmental Protective Factors
Environmental Protective Factors
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Automatization Deficit
Automatization Deficit
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Causal Theory of Dyslexia
Causal Theory of Dyslexia
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Predictive reading
Predictive reading
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Orthographic neighbours
Orthographic neighbours
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Triangle model of reading
Triangle model of reading
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Consistent words
Consistent words
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Inconsistent words
Inconsistent words
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Decoding
Decoding
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Word reading connections
Word reading connections
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Dual Task Paradigm
Dual Task Paradigm
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Reading Fluency
Reading Fluency
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Cerebellum's Role
Cerebellum's Role
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Comorbid Conditions
Comorbid Conditions
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Neural Areas in Dyslexia
Neural Areas in Dyslexia
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Multiple-Deficit View
Multiple-Deficit View
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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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This lecture covers the intricacies of written language, focusing on skills essential for reading and writing, along with challenges such as dyslexia. It explores the communication aspects of written language, reading comprehension, and the neurological underpinnings of these processes. Gain insights into how written symbols convey meaning and the importance of teaching reading.