Chapter 14: Language and Thinking

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Across
  1. 2. A mental representation of the most regular and basic member of a certain category.
  2. 4. abbreviation for Chomsky's linguistic theory proposing that an inborn mental program enables children to learn language.
  3. 6. They guide which combinations of sounds and words are acceptable.
  4. 7. A theory that the structure of language determines the stature of thought, meaning that people who speak different languages also think differently.
  5. 9. Common name for Child-directed speech.
  6. 11. A system of words and sounds used to communicate thoughts and feelings.
  7. 12. The mental grouping of objects, ideas, or events that share common properties.
Down
  1. 1. This communication involves action, motion, gestures, and emotions.
  2. 3. An early speech phase in which children use short sentences, leaving out all but the important words.
  3. 5. The sudden realization of how a problem can be solved.
  4. 8. A problem-solving strategy that involves trying one possible solution after another until one works.
  5. 10. A mental shortcut to solve problems quicker but still producing results that are still useful.