Language Development in Babies

The video explores how babies learn language, emphasizing the role of music, rhythm, and statistical learning. It discusses bilingualism and insights from animal studies, highlighting the complexity and sophistication of language acquisition in infants.

What is one of the first steps in a baby's language development?

• Counting numbers

• Recognizing colors

• Understanding melodies and patterns

• Learning to walk

How do babies use melodies in language learning?

• To learn to walk

• To find language units

• To recognize faces

• To identify colors

What is statistical learning in the context of language acquisition?

• Using statistical cues to identify words

• Learning through repetition

• Using colors to learn words

• Learning by imitation

How do bilingual babies differentiate between two languages?

• By recognizing different rhythmic patterns

• By learning one language at a time

• By using different toys

• By using different colors

What advantage do babies have when learning multiple languages?

• They can learn faster than adults

• They can learn to walk earlier

• They can recognize more colors

• They can count numbers better

Which animals are known for their vocal learning abilities?

• Lizards and snakes

• Elephants and giraffes

• Songbirds and dolphins

• Cats and dogs

What is the motor theory of vocal learning origin?

• A theory about brain pathways controlling speech

• A theory about walking patterns

• A theory about color recognition

• A theory about animal migration

What unique gene is associated with human language development?

• BRCA1

• SRGAP2

• APOE

• FOXP2

How does the extra copy of the SRGAP2 gene affect human brains?

• It changes eye color

• It increases connections between brain cells

• It affects walking speed

• It reduces brain size

What is one of the outcomes of having more brain cell connections in humans?

• Faster running speed

• Improved sense of smell

• Better color vision

• Enhanced language learning