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Child Psych Exam 3
Question | Answer |
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Language is a | Monumental Achievement |
By 4-5 year (prior to formal school) | - Know 14,000 words - Know rules of grammar - Know how to modify speech to fit situation |
Know exceptions to rules by: | 7-8 years |
What are the functions of language? | 1. Communication (info, desire/needs, opinions, emotions) 2. Influence others 3. Escape from reality via fantasy 4. Control our own emotions and behaviors (self talk) |
4 components of language that children need to master: | 1. Phenology 2. Semantics 3. Grammar 4. Pragmatics |
Phenology | Rules for which sounds, sound combination, and intonations are legitimate 1. Phoneme |