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Influences on Language and Cognition

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Discuss the influences of environmental deprivation, deafness, and neurological disruption on language acquisition, production, and comprehension.

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Environmental influences on language acquisition

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Environment plays a significant role in language acquisition. Conversation is how children learn about syntax, vocabulary and make connections between meaning and words. Furthermore, facial expressions and body language is important to language acquisition. Through conversation, children learn about people's desires, ...

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