categorization the ability to organize similar information together concepts abstract mental representations for objects or ideas necessary a feature would be considered _ in order for an object to be considered a member of a category, that feature must be present. linguistic relativity how language and thinking are related linguistic relativity Benjamin Lee Whorf said language we speak influences the way we perceive and understand the world. eases speed of communication by creating a culturally agreed upon system to convey thoughts, feelings, and ideas. allows us to communicate about infinite number of thingsĥ. critical period a sensitive time during which a person or organism is particularly receptive to input from the environment puberty for language the critical period lasts up to _. Uses short sentences telegraphic speech short phrases containing only the most essential words to increase the speed and reduce cost of sending a message. Recognize words as symbols or objects 1 year-2 year uses 10-20 words including namesĬombines two words to make simple sentencesīrings objects from another room when asked 2 year-3 year 450 word vocabulary (6-11 months) infant-directed speech speak to infants in a very stereotypic tone (raising voice, repetitive) 50 by a year and a half the average infant will produce an average of _ words. (4-5 months) babbling combining consonant and vowel sounds

Generativity we can generate or create new things that have never been said displacement the unique ability that language gives us to communicate about things that are displaced or separated from us in time and space Broca's area language production Wernicke's Area understanding language 12 months the average infant produces her first word around _.

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