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Theories and Diversity of language development Flashcards

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What is the language gene?

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FOXP2 - gene mutation in KE family

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What is modularity?

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specific deficits in adult neuropsychological patients (agrammatism, prosopagnosia etc.)

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What is innate specification of modules?

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specific deficits in children with genetic disorders and other conditions. dissociations/ uneven profiles (specific language impairment, developmental prosopagnosia).

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Case study

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44-Year-Old
Civil Servant, married, 2 children
IQ of 75
Verbal IQ = 85
Performance IQ = 70
Medical history:
14 years - ataxia and paresis of left leg (resolved).

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What is William’s syndrome?

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Hemi zygotic deletion of 26 genes at chromosomal position 7q11.23

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What are some characteristics of WS?

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Sunken nasal bridge
Puffiness around eyes
Blue eyes with starry pattern
Long philtrum
Small, widely spaced teeth
Wide mouth
Prominent lower lip
Small chin

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What are the areas that children with WS are deficient in?

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Spatial cognition
Number skills

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