Children's Ability to Make an Initial Connection Between a Word

question 72

Multiple Choice

Children's ability to make an initial connection between a word and its referent after only a limited exposure to the word is called

• A) telegraphic speech.
• B) an overextension.
• C) an underextension.
• D) fast mapping.

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Definitions:

Structural Traits

The inherent characteristics or features that define the makeup or composition of an entity or organism.

Genetic Traits

Inherited characteristics passed from parents to offspring through genes.

Behavioral Traits

Characteristics or habits of an individual's behavior that are consistent over time and can be observed.

Species-General

Characteristics or behaviors that are common across all members of a species.