PSYC 100 Chapter Notes -Synaptic Plasticity, Myocyte, Menopause
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Language is a method for communicating information, including ideas, thoughts, and emotions. Music= a universal form of communication used by humans. Way we hold are body also communicates emotions information can only be communicated if both the ender and receiver understand what s going on. Semanticity- the extent to which a language can use symbols to transmit meaningful messages. Generativity- is when a limited number of words and a few rules convey many ideas. Ex. by combining the same words in a different order the sentence can take on a completely different meaning. To be considered language- it must have generativity. Larger vocabulary increases ability to communicate but have to be able to combine grammar and vocabulary to come up with compelling ideas. Language- a socially agreed upon, rule-governed system of arbitrary symbols that can be defined in different ways to communicate ideas and feelings about both the present time and place and other times and places, real or imagined.
