The Process by Which a Child Learns a New Word

question 98

Multiple Choice

The process by which a child learns a new word after only one exposure to the word is

• A) fast mapping.
• B) logical reasoning.
• C) underextension.
• D) overextension.

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Definitions:

Libido

Libido, in psychoanalytic theory, is the energy derived from sexual instincts and desires that drive individual behavior and psychological processes.

Value

The degree of importance or worth attributed to something, which guides people’s choices and behavior, reflecting personal or societal standards.

Personal Unconscious

A term from Jungian psychology, referring to all information that is present within an individual's mind, but not readily accessible to conscious recall.

Mental Instability

Refers to a state of psychological imbalance or disorder that affects an individual's thoughts and behaviors.