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