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[Access to language, encounters and separations].

Didier Houzel¹

¹Université de Caen, 95 rue Saint-Jean, 14000, Caen, France.

Soins. Pediatrie, Puericulture

|January 17, 2018

Summary

Language access extends preverbal relationships from birth, utilizing innate competencies. Oral language facilitates social connection and harmless separation through symbolic word value and internalization.

Keywords:

competency compétence identification imitation internalisation intériorisation langage language newborn nouveau-né symbolisation

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Area of Science:

Developmental psychology
Linguistics
Cognitive science

Background:

Early human interaction is built upon preverbal relationships.
Innate competencies are present from birth, supporting sophisticated development.
Language acquisition is a critical aspect of social and cognitive growth.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the foundational role of language in early relationships.
To understand how oral language facilitates social bonding and differentiation.
To examine the significance of symbolic value and internalization in language development.

Main Methods:

Conceptual analysis of preverbal interaction.
Review of innate competencies in early development.
Linguistic and psychological theories on language acquisition and function.

Main Results:

Language access extends innate preverbal relational capacities.
Oral language serves dual roles: fostering connection and enabling separation.
Symbolic word value and internalization are key mechanisms.

Conclusions:

Language is fundamental to extending early relationships and social interaction.
Oral language is crucial for both social cohesion and individual differentiation.
The symbolic nature of language underpins its role in psychological development.