| A | B |
|---|
| Semancity | use of symbols to mean objects or actions |
| Displacement | reference to things not present in time and space |
| Creativity | the ability to produce and understand a variety of novel utterances |
| Structure Dependence | the patterned nature of language and the use of “structured chunks” such as word order |
| Aim of Study | to answer the question: to what extent might another species be able to use human language? |
| The Independent Variable | the training programme delivered to Washoe |
| The Dependent Variable | Washoe’s actual use of signs. |
| Evaluating the impact of the IV | Involves INTERPRETATION of the Dependent Variable |
| The language taught to Washoe | ASL |
| Carers could use | only sounds that could be imitated by a chimp |
| Carers playing and bonding with Washoe | Shows the importance of social interaction in the acquisition of language |
| Imitation | Washoe copying signs |
| Shaping | Guiding Washoe in stages to understand signs |
| Operant conditioning | Positive reinforcement for achievement |
| Three observers needed | to validate any data logged |
