PSYCHOLINGUISTICS

GROUP 4 :

PUTRI ARINI (F041191132)

APRILIA DWI S. (F041191132)
ALDI MUSA (F041191132)
 WHAT IS PSYCHOLINGUISTICS?

Psycholinguistics is the study of the cognitive processes that support

the acquisition and use of language. The scope of psycholinguistics includes
language performance under normal circumstances and when it breaks
down, for example, following brain damage. Historically, the focus of most
psycholinguistics has been on the first language (L1), in studies of
acquisition in children and in research on adult comprehension and
production.
 OBJECT OF PSYCHOLINGUISTICS

The object of this field of study is the process of studying language that
can be reflected in the symptoms of the human soul. Psycholinguistics is an
interest in seeing the relationship between the soul, emotional, human thoughts
by learning language.
 FUNCTION

1. Solve problems in language

The first function of psycholinguistics is to solve complex human problems in

learning language, because in addition to dealing with language problems it also
relates to language activities. As we know, language activities not only take place in a
mechanistic process, but also mentalistic which means that language occurs due to
mental activity processes (brain). Psycholinguistics
can help overcome these Language activity
problems.
• 2. Analyzing Pronunciation Mistakes

Fauziati (1861) mentions that the ability to speak centered on the left
hemisphere or left hemisphere is slightly forward and is commonly referred to
as the Broca region where this area functions for speech mastery. If the front
(anterior) of the left hemisphere is injured or is in pain, then we will experience
articulation or pronunciation disorders. 
• 3. Connecting language and brain

Language competence and performance is a work of the brain. The brain

works because of a nervous mechanism. The science of nerves (neurons),
neuropathy (neurosis) and nerve disorders (neurotics) is called neurology. Fritz
and Hitzig (1874) grouped the human brain consisting of the left hemisphere
(left hemisphere) and the right hemisphere (right hemisphere). The function of
each part of the brain has a different function. The right hemisphere has a
function of monitoring awareness of the
location of the body and other limbs. He
is also tasked with knowing in detail the
space to control the limbs located on the
left side of the left. The left hemisphere
acts as the center of the ability to speak
and control the right limb.
• 4. Knowing the "Silent Period"

In the lateralization period, there is a so-called silent period where a child

under the age of 5 years will experience a period of silence. Silence experienced
is not silence actually silent, but because the child does not get input from the
environment and does not know the utterances of people around him. The child
will continue to receive information and at the end of the silent period, he will
be able to use language like adults. At this
time, parents are expected to continue to
provide input so that the child can
absorb more languages.
 ASPECTS

• Competence is the process of language in communication and mind ;

• Language acquisition or acquisition ;
• Performance or language behavior patterns ;
• Verbal associations and issues of meaning ;
• Process discussion of abnormal people ;
• Perseption of speech and language ;
• Learning languages.
 SUBDISCIPLINE

• 1. Psycholinguistic Neurology

Is a subdiscipline that examines the relationship of language, language and the

human brain. Neurologists have successfully analyzed the biological structure of the
brain and named these parts of the brain. However, questions regarding language
input and language output programmed in the brain have not been answered
completely.
• 2. Psycholinguistic Development

Is a subdiscipline that is closely related to the process of language

acquisition both the acquisition of the first language (B1) and the second
language (B2). This acquisition of language examines the semantic,
phonological and syntactical processes in stages.
• 3. Psycholinguistic Education

Is a subdiscipline that studies formal education in schools. In this aspect, it

will explain the role of language in teaching reading, language proficiency,
language skills improvement to improve the ability to convey thoughts and
feelings.
 CONCLUSION
Language and language are two different things. Language is a verbal tool
used to communicate, while language is the process of delivering information in
communicating it. Language is the object of linguistic study, while language is
the object of psychological study.

Psycholinguistics is formed from the word psychology and the word

linguistics. Psycholinguistics tries to describe the psychological process that
takes place if someone says the sentences he listens to when communicating,
and how language skills are acquired by humans. Language is an ongoing and
always developing activity. Language is not something that is finished. Language
is an activity that is being repeated using speech to express thoughts. A child
born has a brain that is designed to be able to learn a language so that they can
be introduced to the appropriate surrounding environment.
ANY QUESTIONS?