PSYCH Chp 6 Language Vocab Quiz

What is 'language'?

• Language is a system of communication.
• Language is a form of art.
• Language is a physical object.
• Language is a type of software.

The inability to hear _____ of other languages make them harder to learn.

• phonemes

• syntax

• morphemes

• semantics

What is the smallest meaningful constituent of a linguistic expression?

• morpheme
• syntax
• sentence
• phoneme

It refers to the rules of the structure and use of language.

• Vocabulary
• Grammar
• Syntax
• Punctuation

It refers to the rules for combining words and phrases.

• Punctuation
• Grammar
• Semantics
• Syntax

It refers to how we put together sentences. For example, "Johnny hit the ball." versus "The ball was hit by Johnny."

• Grammar
• Punctuation
• Semantics
• Syntax

It is the study of how context influences how we interpret and make meaning of communication.

• Communication theory
• Pragmatics

• Contextual analysis
• Grammar

What is a schema according to Jean Piaget?

• A schema is a way to organize and interpret information.

• A schema is a psychological disorder.
• A schema is a method of data storage.
• A schema is a type of physical structure.

What is the "collective monologue" according to Jean Piaget?

• A method of group storytelling where children take turns speaking.
• A type of dialogue where children ask questions and receive answers.
• A form of play where children act out scenarios with each other.
• A form of communication in which children express their thoughts aloud.

What did Lev Vygotsky think would increase as children learned to socialize?

• Social conformity
• Emotional stability
• Private speech

• Physical strength