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PSY 101 1st Edition Lecture 15 Outline of Last Lecture I. Categories and Concepts part 2II. Problem solving and DecisionOutline of Current Lecture II. Language and communication a. Step 3b. Webster’s definition of language c. Psycholinguistics entails several main questions d. Myriad functions of languagee. We use language to…f. Things people may guess from your voice/manner of speaking g. Manner of speaking also changes across social roles i. Definition of linguistic Convergenceh. Can Animals learn language i. Definition of semanticityii. Definition of infinite creativity (generativity)iii. Definition of displacement Current Lecture Language and Communicationo Step 3: Learn to communicate effectively o Webster’s definition of language  “The expression or communication of thoughts and feelings by means of sounds, and combinations of such sounds, to which meaning is attributed; Human speech.” What’s wrong with this?- What abouto Writingo Shruggingo Signing Language is vast, complex web of behaviors, including speaking and listening.o Psycholinguistics entails several main questions: What do you know when you know a language? Linguistics  How do you use this knowledge to communicate? Cognitive psychology These notes represent a detailed interpretation of the professor’s lecture. GradeBuddy is best used as a supplement to your own notes, not as a substitute. How is language acquired? Developmental psychology  Can other systems (animals, computers) acquire language? Comparative Psychology/ Computer Science How is language manifested in the brain? Neuropsychology  How do language and society influence each other? Social Psychology o Myriad functions of language: Language is so deeply entrenched in our lives that various functions are sometimes hard to recognize If you ask Joe Six-pack what language is for, the answer is obvious:- To tell somebody what yer thinkino We use language to… Relieve nervous energy or emotions.- Saying “ow” or cursing when you stub your toe.- Talking to yourself while nervous  “Control reality”- the magic of language - Private thoughts become “real when spoken aloud.- Bedtime prayers (or holy water)- Wedding Vows. Maintain social ties (non-communicative rituals)- Saying “bless you” when someone sneezes.- Saying “how ya doin?” in the hall  Establish (and recognize) identity - Aside from content, manner of speaking conveys a wealth of information.o Things people may guess from your voice/manner of speaking: Age - Voice quality changes as people age.- People of different ages (and generations) have differences in speaking styles, vocabulary choice, etc.  Sex/gender- Obvious acoustic differences between male and female voices- In many cultures there are also linguistic differences- Although less obvious, there are clear male-female differences in English too…- “Masculine” vs. “feminine” speech patterns - Certain expressions are gender-marked.o Oh my goodness me!! - Differences in conversational style.o Men ask fewer questions, show less variation in tone, etc. Physical/emotional states- A person’s voice will often indicate if he/she is drunk, sick, angry, etc. National/Regional/Ethnic Identity- Listeners can use dialects or accents to identify geographic orgins - Can also activate various stereotypes.- Dialect is often associated with social class o Manner of speaking also changes across social roles… People routinely modify their speech according to context.- Kids with their friends vs. at home with grandma - Evangelists on stage vs. normal conversation  In groups - Linguistic Convergence: A tendency for peoples’ speech patterns to “drift” toward a common ground (syntax, rhythm, jargon)o Especially evident in small groups, like cliques.o Convergence helps to reinforce social ties. Friends develop jargon, inside jokes…- Also used to detect intruders (e.g., in religious cults)!o Natural animal communication systems  Many animals have evolved intricate systems of communication. CommonExamples:- Mating Rituals - Scent Markings - Birdsong o Can animals learn language? First, what constitutes a “language?”- Language: The communication of information by means of symbols arranged according to rules of grammar  Languages also have:- Semanticity: the individual symbols in a language have meaning (relate to actions, objects, relationships, etc.) - Infinite creativity (generativity): the symbols of a language can be combined in unusual and new ways and still convey meaning. - Displacement: the capacity to communicate information about events and objects in another time and


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