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Title

Chapter 9

Description

Language and Thought

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Subject

Psychology

Level

Undergraduate 1

Created

03/27/2008

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Term

Phonemes

Definition

Smallest significant sound units in speech

i.e. "ee" as in "feet"

Term

Morphemes

Definition

Smallest units of language that carry meaning

i.e. "do", "un"

Term

Pragmatic rules

Definition

How practical knowledge is used to comprehend speaker's intention, produce an effective response

Term

Prototype

Definition

Best or most representative member of a category

i.e. What is the best example of the category "fruit?"