Predicative Speech

The Predicative Speech cognitive function is responsible for sequential logic (if this, then that), which underlies our understanding of how words and numbers interconnect sequentially in sentences and procedures. This function is also involved in using internal speech to guide our actions.

Description
Predicative Speech is Involved in:
- using internal dialogue to actively rehearse information to solidly retain it
- using internal dialogue to guide one’s behaviour by rehearsing actions prior to acting
- being able to put information in one’s own words
- learning steps in procedures such as mathematics
- understanding and applying syntax (the order and organization of words in a sentence) for clear expression of ideas
- understanding the meaning of words by how they are used in sentences which supports the learning/acquisition of vocabulary
Difficulty
A Difficulty in This Cognitive Function Leads to:
- difficulty in speaking and writing in complete and grammatically correct sentences with resultant awkwardness in expression
- frequent misuse of prepositions
- problems restating information in one’s own words
- trouble learning the sequence of steps in math procedures
- difficulty learning vocabulary from context
- problems in using inner speech to recode and retain information
The individual may be seen as lacking foresight, for example, carrying out an action prior to working out the necessary sequence of the steps in the action. This occurs because there is a problem with sequential logic and rehearsing information using internal speech prior to acting.
Enhancement
Enhancing This Function Leads to:
- increased ability to learn procedures in mathematics
- improvements in written and spoken expression
- increased ability to direct one’s actions by rehearsing inside one’s head
- improved ability to pick up vocabulary more quickly through how words are used in context

Predicative Speech is Involved in:

using internal dialogue to actively rehearse information to solidly retain it
using internal dialogue to guide one’s behaviour by rehearsing actions prior to acting
being able to put information in one’s own words
learning steps in procedures such as mathematics
understanding and applying syntax (the order and organization of words in a sentence) for clear expression of ideas
understanding the meaning of words by how they are used in sentences which supports the learning/acquisition of vocabulary

A Difficulty in This Cognitive Function Leads to:

difficulty in speaking and writing in complete and grammatically correct sentences with resultant awkwardness in expression
frequent misuse of prepositions
problems restating information in one’s own words
trouble learning the sequence of steps in math procedures
difficulty learning vocabulary from context
problems in using inner speech to recode and retain information

The individual may be seen as lacking foresight, for example, carrying out an action prior to working out the necessary sequence of the steps in the action. This occurs because there is a problem with sequential logic and rehearsing information using internal speech prior to acting.

Enhancing This Function Leads to:

increased ability to learn procedures in mathematics
improvements in written and spoken expression
increased ability to direct one’s actions by rehearsing inside one’s head
improved ability to pick up vocabulary more quickly through how words are used in context

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Our Brain’s Sequencer

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How we sequence language – both internal and external – conveys meaning and intention. Consider the complexity of language and intention here:

He said, “I love you.”

Only he said, “I love you.”

He only said, “I love you.”

He said, “Only I love you.”

He said, “I love only you.”

He said, “I love you only.”

This cognitive function is expected to grow right along with us – in early childhood “me gone bed” isn’t unusual. By key developmental stages we are expected to use and understand more complex sentence structure, reflected both in our receptive and expressive abilities. Predicative Speech is therefore a critical determinant in our overall ability to understand and be understood.

Predicative Speech

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