According to Harris, Golinkoff, and Hirsh-Pasek (2011), Which of the Following

question 73

Multiple Choice

According to Harris, Golinkoff, and Hirsh-Pasek (2011) , which of the following is a key principle in young children's vocabulary development?

• A) Children learn words best when grammar and vocabulary are given less emphasis.
• B) Children learn the words they hear most often when interacting with their parents, teachers, siblings, and peers.
• C) Children learn words more effectively when they are passive, rather than active, learners.
• D) Children learn new words more effectively when new words are encountered as isolated facts rather than in integrated contexts.

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