Associating Words

Definition

Associating words refers to the process by which children learn language through connecting words with their corresponding meanings. This process involves making connections between sounds or symbols and the concepts they represent.

Related terms

Semantic Memory:

Semantic memory refers to our long-term memory storehouse of general knowledge and facts about the world.

Receptive Language: Receptive language refers to an individual's ability to understand and comprehend spoken or written language.

Expressive Language: Expressive language refers to an individual's ability to produce and communicate using spoken or written language.