Which component of language refers to the actual sound of speech? Phonology
The rules dictating how words are ordered to form grammatically correct
sentences are known as: Syntax
The term that refers to the meaning of words is: Semantics
A change in speech patterns and word choice when talking to a child versus
talking to a professor is best described by: Pragmatics
The theory that posits a specialized, innate capacity—the Language
Acquisition Device (LAD)—allows humans to learn language is the: Nativist theory
Which theory suggests that language acquisition is primarily controlled by
operant conditioning and reinforcement from parents? Behaviorist theory
The Whorfian hypothesis, or linguistic relativity, states that: Language dictates how we view and interpret the world
The brain area responsible for the production of speech is: Broca's area
Damage to Wernicke's area would most likely result in difficulty with: Language comprehension
The bundle of nerve fibers that acts as a bridge connecting Broca's area to
Wernicke's area is the: Arcuate fasciculus
A patient can understand spoken language but has significant difficulty
generating and articulating speech. This condition is most consistent
with: Broca's aphasia
The specific language disorder characterized by a lack of speech
comprehension is called: Wernicke's aphasia
A person who can speak and understand language, but is specifically unable
to repeat words or phrases, likely has damage to the: Arcuate fasciculus
The building blocks of words, such as prefixes and suffixes, are studied
under which component of language? Morphology
The theory that suggests a child's desire to communicate and interact with
others is the primary driving force behind language development is the: Social interactionist theory