Gesture Development

How are gestures characterized in the context of speaking?

• Gestures are random movements.

• Gestures are a poor source of information.

• Gestures are not random movements.

• Gestures are unnecessary for communication.

What is the pragmatic function of deictic gestures?

• To express emotions

• To gain or maintain adult interaction, or to request, or draw attention to a referent

• To provide directions

• To perform a dance

Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of deictic gesture?

• Show

• Give

• Ritual Request

• Clap

What are the two types of pointing mentioned in the learning material?

• Open hand point and closed hand point

• Index finger point and thumb point

• Open hand point and index finger point

• Index finger point and pinky point

What is another term used to refer to representational gestures?

• Symbolic motions

• Iconic gestures and baby signs

• Abstract signals

• Mimic movements

Which of the following best describes representational gestures?

• Gestures that can only be understood with visual reference

• Gestures that are arbitrary and do not convey any specific meaning

• Gestures that convey some aspect of the referent's meaning and can be understood without the reference in sight

• Gestures that are used exclusively by infants

Why might emblem gestures like 'thumbs up' be problematic in some situations?

• They are difficult to perform

• They are universally accepted

• They could be offensive in some cultures

• They are only used in sports

What is the primary characteristic of a beat gesture?

• It conveys detailed semantic information.

• It follows the rhythm of speech without conveying semantic information.

• It is used to indicate specific objects or directions.

• It is unrelated to the rhythm of speech and conveys confusion.

Which of the following statements is true according to the text?

• Gesture and speaking place the same demands on memory.

• Speaking places greater demands on memory than does gesture.

• Gesture places greater demands on memory than does speaking.

• Speaking and gesturing are not related to memory processes.

What do gesture-word combos often lead to, as mentioned in the learning material?

• Single-word speech

• Multi-word speech

• Decreased language skills

• Non-verbal communication