Language and Cognition
Psychology ⇒ Cognitive Psychology
Language and Cognition starts at 11 and continues till grade 12.
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Define 'syntax' in the context of language.
Describe how context can influence the interpretation of language.
Describe one way in which language can influence perception.
Describe the role of working memory in language comprehension.
Explain how language can be used to solve problems.
Explain the difference between receptive and expressive language skills.
Explain the difference between surface structure and deep structure in language, according to Noam Chomsky.
In a study, children who learned two languages from birth showed better performance on tasks requiring attention and switching between tasks. What cognitive benefit does this illustrate?
Which area of the brain is most associated with language comprehension? (1) Wernicke's area (2) Cerebellum (3) Frontal lobe (4) Thalamus
Which of the following best describes 'language lateralization'? (1) Language is processed equally in both hemispheres (2) Language is primarily processed in one hemisphere of the brain (3) Language is not processed in the brain (4) Language is processed in the spinal cord
Which of the following best describes 'metalinguistic awareness'? (1) Understanding the literal meaning of words (2) The ability to think about and reflect on language (3) Speaking multiple languages (4) Reading quickly
Which of the following best describes 'pragmatics' in language? (1) The rules for combining words (2) The meaning of words (3) The use of language in social contexts (4) The sounds of speech
Fill in the blank: The ability to produce and understand new sentences never heard before is called linguistic ________.
Fill in the blank: The mental dictionary that stores information about words and their meanings is called the ________.
Fill in the blank: The process of understanding spoken or written language is called language ________.
Fill in the blank: The process of using language to influence others is called ________.
True or False: All children learn language at the same rate regardless of their environment.
True or False: All languages have the same number of phonemes.
True or False: Animals can acquire human language in the same way as humans do.
True or False: Aphasia is a disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate.
