PSY315H5 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Behaviorism, Dog Bites Man, Sociolinguistics
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Language & the scientific study of language development. Chapter 1 introduction to the study of language development. Language systematic & conventional use of sounds for the purpose of communication/self-expression; complex + multifaceted. Phonology: sound system of language (vat vs bat) Lexicon: vocabulary & processes of detrivational morphology - words & associated knowledge. Morphology: system for combining units of meaning (knowing that man bite dog. Sociolinguistics: knowledge that allows appropriate use of language. Kids recognize own name at 6 months (vs. birth don"t know any words) On avg. , kids can produce speech at 1 yr old. 2nd year: can produce 300 words but still make communication errors. 3rd year: able to master grammar, end of 3rd yr = good grammar + convo skills. Can produce 2 & 3 words affirmative declarative. End of year 3: full sentences & most grammatical devices in place. Develops awareness of phonological properties of lang (rhymes) Conversational skills increase can recount past events.
