PSYC2010 Chapter 9: Child Development (Berk) Chapter 9
22 Mar 2017
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Phonology: the component of language consisting of the rules governing the structure and sequence of speech sounds. Semantics: the component of language that involves vocabulary the way underlying concepts are expressed in words and word combinations. Grammar: the component of language concerned with syntax (the rules by which words are arranged into sentences) and morphology (the use of grammatical markers indicating number, tense, case, person, gender, and active or passive voice) Pragmatics: the component of language consisting of the rules for engaging in appropriate and effective communication. Phonemes: the smallest sound units that signal a change in meaning. Children : babble around 6 months, speak their rst word around 1 year, combine words around 2 years, master a vast vocabulary and grammatical constructions around 4-5 years. Language is a uniquely human accomplishment, etched into the structure of the brain. Universal grammar: according to chomsky, located within the lad is a built-in storehouse of grammatical rules common to all human languages.
