Language and Intelligence Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover vocabulary related to language development and intelligence, based on the lecture notes provided.

Receptive language

The ability to associate sounds with facial movements and recognize when sounds are broken into words.

Productive language

Babbling in multilingual sounds and gestures, evolving to sounds similar to the household’s language.

Surface structure

The string of words used to communicate meaning.

Deep structure

The underlying meaning or abstract representation of relationships expressed in a statement.

Language Acquisition Device (LAD)

A theoretical construct proposed by Chomsky, indicating that humans are prewired to learn language.

Linguistic determinism

The proposition that language actually determines how we think.

Bilingual advantage

The cognitive benefits associated with being bilingual, such as increased brain connections and the ability to suppress one language.

Fluid intelligence

The ability to think quickly and abstractly, typically strongest in youth.

Crystallized intelligence

Accumulated wisdom, knowledge, expertise, and vocabulary that remains strong into old age.

Intelligence Quotient (IQ)

A measure derived from standardized tests to assess human intelligence.

Correlation coefficient

A statistical measure that describes the strength and direction of a relationship between two variables.

Stereotype threat

The risk of confirming negative stereotypes about one's group, which can negatively impact performance.

Emotional intelligence

The ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions in oneself and others.

Analytical intelligence

The ability to solve well-defined problems with a single answer.

Creative intelligence

The capacity to generate new ideas and adapt to novel situations.

Practical intelligence

Expertise and talent that help in completing tasks and managing everyday challenges.

Standardization in testing

A process that provides norms for interpreting test scores to ensure consistent measurement.