Chapter 13 Discusses Research by McDonough and Mandler, in Which

question 58

Multiple Choice

Chapter 13 discusses research by McDonough and Mandler, in which 9-month-olds showed that they knew that animals drink, whereas vehicles can carry people. This research suggests that babies

• A) show habituation.
• B) prefer nouns and verbs to words that merely show a grammatical function.
• C) are aware of syntax.
• D) appreciate semantic concepts.

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Definitions:

Graph

A visual representation of data or mathematical functions, often showing relationships between variables.

Y-Intercepts

The points where a line or curve intersects the y-axis on a graph.

X-Intercepts

The points where a graph intersects the x-axis, representing the values of x when the function or equation equals zero.

Graph

An illustration showing the web of interactions or relationships between multiple elements using unique markers such as dots, lines, and bars.