What is the zone of proximal development (ZPD) and how may it help us analyze a child's ability to use language and communicate? (Kyla S.)
"The ZPD can be explained by "a diagram that shows us what a child can and cannot do with an adult's help. The inner is what they can do without help. The middle is with help and the outer is what they cannot do" yet. (Kyla S.)
"What makes up the CNS and what does it stand for," as it relates to brain function and language development? (Aryannah J.)
The Central Nervous System (CNS) is made up of the brain and spinal column. (Aryannah J.)
"Why is the critical period so important for children's speech development?" (Harley S.)
"It's the time when a child's brain is the most receptive to speech and language learning. They are able to acquire these skills more naturally." (Harley S.)
"Why is it important that caregivers follow the child's lead during play?" (Roddy H.)
"It is important because it allows caregivers to maintain joint attention with their child." (Roddy H.)
The linguist who popularized the nature-inspired language theory, and the concept of universal grammar (UG) (Jack K.)
The 3 language development theories (Sophia W.)
What are... nurture-inspired, nature-inspired, interactionist theories (Sophia W.)
What is... 5-10 mos
"Behaviors that are reinforced become strengthened, and behaviors that are punished become suppressed." This operant conditioning principle is based on which language theory? (Sophia W.)
Nurture-inspired theory (BF Skinner, behaviorist theory)
What is the difference between imperative and declarative pointing in infancy? (Roddy H.)
"Imperative pointing is a child's request to an adult to retrieve objects for them. Declarative pointing happens when a child calls an adult's attention to an object out of curiosity."
Which lobe of the human brain is responsible for developing and utilizing theory of mind (TOM)? (Erin N.)
What is... the frontal lobe
The pia mater, the arachnoid mater, and the dura mater all make up the... (Grace C.)
Meninges (the protective layers of the brain)
What do Broca's area, Heschl's gyrus, and Broca's area all have in common? (Kaydyn R.)
They all are thought to have specific language functions! (BA = production, WA = comprehension, WG = speech processing)
A language theory the suggests language is developed "through interaction between nurture-related and nature-related factors" (Rachel A.)
Which of the following is NOT a component of nature-inspired theory? a) behaviorism, b) modularity, c) bootstrapping, d) universal grammar (Adam S.)
"What are the four main stages for communication?" (Trinity V.)
1. symbolic
2. pre-intentional
3. intentional
4. oral
The smallest unit of a word that carries meaning (Connor C.)
What is... a morpheme!
True or false: "coarticulation" can be described as the overlap of sounds in the speech stream, and is a very natural way of speaking for older children and adults (Jayna T.)
A very young child who uses prosody, rhythm, and pausing along with two or more syllables and two different consonants and vowels is not using true words, but is likely using which type of vocalization? (Milaat A.)
The three primary uses / reasons that humans communicate (Kenda A.)
What is... the ability to request, reject, or comment
What are the five components of language, and what domain do they fall under, according to Bloom & Lahey? (Grace C.)
Phonology (form), morphology (form), syntax (form), semantics (content), pragmatics (use) (Grace C.)
"How many words should a 24 month old child have?" (Madi P.)
Rules governing social language (Anna M.)
What is... pragmatics
What is... true
Examples of what researchers study to measure language comprehension in infants (Icarus P.)
What is... visual fixation, reflexive sucking, head turns