Language Development

Psychology ⇒ Developmental Psychology

Language Development starts at 9 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Language Development. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.

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Define the term 'overextension' in the context of language development.

Describe how cognitive development is related to language acquisition according to Piaget.

Describe how language development can be affected by social deprivation, such as in cases of extreme neglect.

Describe the difference between receptive and expressive language abilities.

Describe the main idea of the social interactionist theory of language development.

Explain the concept of 'code-switching' in bilingual language development.

Explain the difference between 'semantics' and 'syntax' in language.

Explain the term 'motherese' or 'child-directed speech' and its role in language development.

Explain what is meant by 'underextension' in children's language use.