Lexis and Semantics (AQA A-Level English Language): Flashcards
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Lexis
Lexis
Vocabulary of a language (words and idioms)
Semantics
Semantics
Meaning in language
Word spurt/naming explosion
Word spurt/naming explosion
Rapid vocab growth in 2nd year; ~200 words by age 2
Overgeneralisation
Overgeneralisation
Applying words/rules too broadly (e.g., 'doggy' for all animals)
Undergeneralisation
Undergeneralisation
Applying words too narrowly (e.g., 'dog' only for own pet)
Fast mapping
Fast mapping
Quick assumption about word meaning from limited exposure
Slow mapping
Slow mapping
Gradually refining word understanding through repeated exposure
Behaviorist theory (Skinner)
Behaviorist theory (Skinner)
Learning through imitation and reinforcement
Nativist theory (Chomsky)
Nativist theory (Chomsky)
Innate language capacity; Language Acquisition Device (LAD)
Interactionist theory (Bruner)
Interactionist theory (Bruner)
Language develops from genetic + environmental interaction