CMST 1061 Lecture : CMST 1061 FINAL NOTES FROM READINGS
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Messages reflect action; not only the words we exchange, but also everything we say or do that impacts the meanings we construct. Symbols things that stands for other things and include words (language) and actions (behaviors) that allow us to convey meaning to others; messages are based off these. Perception how our experiences influence which stimuli receive our attention. Language consists not only of the words that represent things, but also the grammatical structure that tells us how the words relate to each other. First learn words for concrete objects (mama, ball, bottle) Then more abstract ideas (love, truth, justice) At 2 years old, we demonstrate understanding of the relationships between words by using 2-word sentences (dog runs, tommy hit) Identify that some symbols stand for things (nouns) and others stand for action (verbs) Verbal communication spoken language (talking to someone else, either face-to-face or on the phone)
