PS102 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Bounded Rationality, Hans Moravec, Availability Heuristic
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A set of symbols used for communication. Language production- the structured and conventional expression of thoughts through words. Speech- the expression of language thrugh sound. Language comprehension- the process of understanding spoken, written or signed language. Phonology: the study of how individuals sounds of phonemes are used to produce language. Semantics- the study of how meaning in language is constructed of individual words and sentences. Morpheme- the smallest unit of a language that conveys meaning. Syntax- the system for using words and word order to convey meaning. Pramatics- the practical aspects of language usage included speech pace, gesturing and body language. Prevocal learning: 2-4 months old, babies distinguish all phonemes they will alter use for language; cooing. Babbling over 6 months, meaningful experimental sounds preceding actual language. First words 1 year, simple single word talking begins with comprehension exceeding speech. Telegraphic speech- 2 years of age, simple sentences omitting all but essential words.
