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Telegraphic speech is
Speech in which words not critical to the message are left out
The first words spoken by children are universal. True or False?
False
Social speech involves
Conversation with another person
The nativist explanation of learning language depends on...
Genetics
Semantics are...
Rules that govern meaning of words and sentences
English language learners face slower academic progress and isolation. True or False?
True
By age 6, the average number of words spoken add up to...
8000 - 14000
Private speech can limit a child's thinking. True or False?
False
Types of language exposure affects a child's IQ as young as...
3 years
Language can influence thoughts. True or False?
True
Both English and Spanish infant-directed speech have stronger intonation. True or False?
True
Language is learned through..
reinforcement and conditioning
A child speaks an average of 10 words by age...
15 months
When genes and environment both influence language development this is called...
Interactionist Approach
Babbling means...
Meaningless words
Holophrases are
Single words that make meaning in a particular context
3 year-olds do not follow principles of grammar. True or False?
False
Bilingual education provides significant cognitive challenges for children. True or False?
False
Social economic status does not affect a child's general cognitive development and behavior. True or False?
False
Thoughts and language influence each other. True or False?
True
Infant-directed short simple sentences are called...
Motherese
Phonology means
Basic sounds of a language
Syntax refers to
The number of ways children combine words to form sentences.
Morphemes are
The smallest meaningful language unit
A child speaks first words at the age of...
10 - 14 months