Open Peer Commentary MacNeilage: Evolution of speech
Frame dominance: A developmental phenomenon?
Lorraine McCune a1 a1 Department of Educational Psychology, Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08903
mccune@rci.rutgers.edu
Abstract
Developmental aspects of the frame/content perspective are
explored in relation to (1) transitions in early language acquisition,
(2) possible differential neurological control for babbling and early
and later speech, and (3) development of word production templates
in precocious early speakers. Proportionally high frequency of
bilabial stops in early stable words versus babble offers advantages
for afferent monitoring and supporting “frame
dominance.”
