introduction to language develpment

1. In reviewing infant’s motor, social, and cognitive development, how do these correlate to the evolution of communication during the first year?

2. Describe the two methods used to research infants' speech perception capabilities.

3. What are the infant behaviors and their expected ages that make up the development milestones of speech?

4. Characterize the position and manner of production for the most prevalent sounds in infants’ babbling.

5. How do the discontinuity and continuity hypotheses relate to the classic ‘nature versus nurture’ controversy?

6. Name the three types of designs used to research infant communication. What are their advantages and limitations?

7. List and compare the nature of infant behaviors exhibited in the per-illocutionary and illocutionary period.