tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post5568825041374395001..comments2023-10-19T23:31:13.746-07:00Comments on Field Notes from an Evolutionary Psychologist: "I Wanna Dumb Fuck"Field Noteshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18372584643389870376noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-60021950690292351032009-11-10T08:33:09.400-08:002009-11-10T08:33:09.400-08:00The two friends who were arguing (with my childles...The two friends who were arguing (with my childless self in the middle?) had issues with made up words instead of actual words. So the tone, pitch, etc was the same, but one friend makes up words (itcs-bickey bee bee doodls ch-ee, or there abouts) when she talks and the other doesn't. <br /><br />Very interesting stuff!Science Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926107878730562800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-84239843160588100832009-11-07T14:34:19.749-08:002009-11-07T14:34:19.749-08:00Well, the short answer is that there is a virtual ...Well, the short answer is that there is a virtual sh*tload of research on motherese (tone, pitch, cadence changes accompanied by simplified sentences, pauses between clauses and repetition) that suggests not only is it cross-culturally universal, it also helps (theoretically) language acquisition. <br /><br />I have not heard of a single study that suggests it is detrimental for very young children's language development, but that doesn't mean it isn't out there. I'm just not familiar with it.<br /><br />I would think it would be incredibly challenging to experimentally investigate it though because it's use is so ubiquitous.<br /><br />I've got some books on language hanging around that I haven't cracked open in a while; I'll have to take a peek and see if this is something they've addressed.Field Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372584643389870376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30314848.post-82243002550917508622009-11-07T12:09:09.610-08:002009-11-07T12:09:09.610-08:00What do you think about toddler-eeze, versus norma...What do you think about toddler-eeze, versus normal conversation with a change in tone/pitch/cadence (higher pitched, maybe more dramatic)? <br /><br />It seems as though some believe this causes problems with language development, and others say it promotes bonding... I'm not sure on the qualifications on either individual who gave me the advice above and would love to hear your take on the matter, since I have a very young nephew :)Science Bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01926107878730562800noreply@blogger.com