AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Receptive language is the “input” of language, the ability to understand and comprehend spoken language that you hear or read. For example, a child’s ability to listen and follow directions (e.g. “put on your coat”) relies on the child’s receptive language skills.

Detailed explanation-2: -Receptive language refers to how your child understands language. Expressive language refers to how your child uses words to express himself/herself. Young children with language difficulties may have: Poor eye contact. Difficulty interacting with other children.

Detailed explanation-3: -Receptive language is the understanding of information provided in a variety of ways such as sounds and words; movement and gestures; and signs and symbols. Children often acquire elements of receptive language faster than expressive language.

Detailed explanation-4: -Receptive language skills allow children to gain information, decipher that information correctly and effectively communicate with others.

Detailed explanation-5: -Developing receptive language skills involves the ability to understand language and spoken words. A child learns basic language from their parents, and through their regular daily routines. They learn to interpret what they hear as a way to understand what is going on in life.