PSYC 2070 EXAM 1 KNAPP ACTUAL TEST
BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
●● Phonology
Answer: the basic sounds of language
●● Morphology
Answer: rules governing the formation of meaningful words from
sounds
●● Morpheme
Answer: smallest unit that carries meaning
●● Semantics
Answer: rules that govern the meanings expressed in words and
sentences
●● linguistic comprehension aka receptive language
Answer: the understanding of speech
●● linguistic production aka productive language
,Answer: the use of language to communicate
●● prelinguistic communication
Answer: communication through sounds, facial expressions, gestures,
imitation, and other nonlinguistic means
●● cooing
Answer: babies first coo at about 1 to 2 months. these are gurgling
sounds that are made in the back of the throat.
●● babbling
Answer: making speech like but meaningless sounds, begins around 2/3
months
●● holophrase
Answer: one-word utterances that stand for a whole phrase, whose
meaning depends on the particular context in which they are used
●● vocabulary spurt
Answer: A phenomenon occurring around 18 months of age when the
pace of word learning quickens dramatically.
●● telegraphic speech
,Answer: speech where words that are not important are left out of the
sentence
●● overextension
Answer: words are used too broadly, overgeneralizing their meaning
●● underextension
Answer: the overly restrictive use of words. calling every blanket
"blankie"
●● referential style
Answer: primarily using language to label objects
●● expressive style
Answer: use language primarily to express feelings and needs
●● Syntax
Answer: combination of words and phrases to form sentences
●● fast mapping
Answer: new words are associated with their meaning after only a brief
encounter
, ●● grammar
Answer: the system of rules that determine how our thoughts can be
expressed
●● pragmatics
Answer: the aspect of language relating to communicating effectively
and appropriately with others.
●● private speech
Answer: spoken language that is not intended for others.
●● Vygotsky
Answer: Argues that private speech facilitates children's thinking and
helps them control their behavior.
●● Piaget
Answer: suggests private speech is egocentric, not knowing what they
say will have an effect others.
●● social speech
Answer: speech directed toward another person and meant to be
understood by that person
BANK COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A PLUS
●● Phonology
Answer: the basic sounds of language
●● Morphology
Answer: rules governing the formation of meaningful words from
sounds
●● Morpheme
Answer: smallest unit that carries meaning
●● Semantics
Answer: rules that govern the meanings expressed in words and
sentences
●● linguistic comprehension aka receptive language
Answer: the understanding of speech
●● linguistic production aka productive language
,Answer: the use of language to communicate
●● prelinguistic communication
Answer: communication through sounds, facial expressions, gestures,
imitation, and other nonlinguistic means
●● cooing
Answer: babies first coo at about 1 to 2 months. these are gurgling
sounds that are made in the back of the throat.
●● babbling
Answer: making speech like but meaningless sounds, begins around 2/3
months
●● holophrase
Answer: one-word utterances that stand for a whole phrase, whose
meaning depends on the particular context in which they are used
●● vocabulary spurt
Answer: A phenomenon occurring around 18 months of age when the
pace of word learning quickens dramatically.
●● telegraphic speech
,Answer: speech where words that are not important are left out of the
sentence
●● overextension
Answer: words are used too broadly, overgeneralizing their meaning
●● underextension
Answer: the overly restrictive use of words. calling every blanket
"blankie"
●● referential style
Answer: primarily using language to label objects
●● expressive style
Answer: use language primarily to express feelings and needs
●● Syntax
Answer: combination of words and phrases to form sentences
●● fast mapping
Answer: new words are associated with their meaning after only a brief
encounter
, ●● grammar
Answer: the system of rules that determine how our thoughts can be
expressed
●● pragmatics
Answer: the aspect of language relating to communicating effectively
and appropriately with others.
●● private speech
Answer: spoken language that is not intended for others.
●● Vygotsky
Answer: Argues that private speech facilitates children's thinking and
helps them control their behavior.
●● Piaget
Answer: suggests private speech is egocentric, not knowing what they
say will have an effect others.
●● social speech
Answer: speech directed toward another person and meant to be
understood by that person
