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AP Review - Language and Creativity Flashcards

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6708761970PhonemesSmallest units of sound - /k/ kit, cat, kite, cow0
6708761971MorphemesSmallest meaningful units of sound (prefixes & suffixes)1
6708764993SyntaxWord Order2
6708766531SemanticsWord meanings3
6708766532PragmaticsUse of language in context4
6708769765Telegraphic speechAge 2 - combining a few words together to create simple commands5
6708774617OvergeneralizationAge 2-3 - misapply the rules of language - "He hitted the ball" "I have two feets"6
6708780314Deductive reasoningDrawing specific conclusions from general statements7
6708781661Inductive reasoningDrawing general conclusions from specific observations8
6708783770Divergent thinkingSearching for several solutions9
6708785476Convergent thinkingSearching for a single answer10
6708788230HeuristicRule of thumb11
6708790606Availability heuristicJudgement based on whatever info comes to mind first12
6708792365Representativeness heuristicJudgement based on comparison with a prototype13
6708794737AlgorithmRule that guarantees an answer14
6708796657Mental setRigid thought pattern15
6708798481Functional fixednessTendency to use objects only for their designed purpose16
6708800092Confirmation biasLooking for info that supports a preexisting viewpoint17
6708802571HIndsight biasTendency to think you knew the outcome of an event in advance18
6708804688Belief perseveranceInability to accept contradictory evidence19

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