Definitions
This is the name of differences in language learning that are considered normal
What is variation?
This group of children learned more words more quickly, in Nelson's studies.
What are referential children?
This is the name of a group of words including pronouns, feelings, social statements or directive statements toward others
what are expressive words?
Who are expressive children?
This is another name for referential words
What are nouns, or nominals?
This large group is typically at risk of having children with less language development, perhaps due to less medical monitoring of the mother.
Who are low SES parents?
This is the difference between nominal and pronominal combinations of words.
What is more pronouns in pronominal combinations?
This is one linguistic factor that influences whether children become risk takers or cautious language learners.
This is one of the two types of early language learners according to Nelson, that uses more phrases and concentrates on the holistic message.
Who are expressive children?
What are two child factors that influence language development?
What are risk taking ability and caution or shyness?