Language Development Study Guide Flashcard

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What is the Critical Period Hypothesis?

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Language learning is optimal from birth to age 6.

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What is the role of Broca’s area in the brain?

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Speech production.

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What is the primary focus of semantics in language?

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Word meanings.

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What is a phoneme?

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The smallest unit of sound.

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What does Theory of Mind (ToM) refer to?

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Understanding that others have different thoughts and beliefs.

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What is the difference between a phoneme and a morpheme?

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A phoneme is the smallest unit of sound, while a morpheme is the smallest unit of meaning.

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What is syntax in language?

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The set of rules that governs the structure of sentences.

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What is pragmatics in language?

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The study of how context influences the interpretation of meaning.

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What is the difference between receptive and expressive language?

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Receptive language is the ability to understand language, while expressive language is the ability to produce language.

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What is the role of Wernicke’s area in the brain?

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Language comprehension.