Early Words & Intentions
When a child calls every animal “dog,” what is this called?
Overextension
Around what age do toddlers usually begin combining two words?
Around 18 months.
What is reduplication? Give an example.
Repeating a syllable of a word → “dada” for “daddy.”
When a child learns a new word very quickly after hearing it only a few times, what is this called?
Fast mapping
Give an example of a pivot schema.
“Want + X” → “Want cookie,”
“Throw + X” → “Throw ball.”
[One fixed word (pivot) combined with different words]
What is consonant cluster reduction? Give an example.
Simplifying consonant clusters → “top” for “stop,” “tee” for “tree.”