Unit 7 Pt 2 Prequiz (extra credit)

Which linguistic theory asserts that language is an innate human ability?

What term describes a child using a single word to convey a complete idea?

What is the phenomenon called when a child applies a word too broadly, such as calling all four-legged animals 'dogs'?

Which term describes the use of two or three-word combinations in early speech, emphasizing the essential meaning?

Which linguistic concept refers to the ability to infer the meaning of a new word after only a brief encounter with it?

Which theory argues that language shapes thought and perception?

What is the smallest meaningful unit of language called?

What term describes the application of a grammatical rule in a context where it does not apply, such as saying 'goed' instead of 'went'?

What is the term for the smallest unit of sound in spoken language?

What concept suggests that the language we speak influences the way we think?

Which cognitive bias limits a person to using an object only in the way it is traditionally used?

What term describes a mental framework that helps organize and interpret information?

What is the term for the mental process of thinking about one's own thinking?

Which cognitive strategy involves using a simple rule or shortcut to make decisions or solve problems quickly?

Which term refers to a mental representation or best example of a category?