Language+&+Cognition

=Language & Cognition= In this unit, students examine how language is acquired and how information is utilized. Below are some highlights for you. Additionally, there are links to most class handouts for this unit.

1. Language is a system of symbols and rules used for meaningful communication. 2. Cognition involves activities such as understanding, problem-solving, decision making, and being creative.
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1. How does one acquire, develop, and use language? 2. What are some impediments to problem solving and how can they be overcome?
 * Essential Questions:**

Chomsky, language acquisition device, symbol, syntax, phonemes, morphemes, schema, concept, convergent thinking, divergent thinking, inductive reasoning, deductive reasoning, functional fixedness, mental set //Intro to Psych// Module
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