Mario,age 5,understands That the Word Mouse Applies to the Critter

question 136

Multiple Choice

Mario,age 5,understands that the word mouse applies to the critter on the floor and also to mouse cartoon figures,because they share perceptual features.Which constraint to a word's meaning does his understanding illustrate?

• A) object scope
• B) lexical contrast
• C) taxonomic
• D) mutual exclusivity

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Definitions:

Interaction

A process by which different entities act upon one another or communicate, leading to an exchange of ideas or activities.

Psychosocial Theory

A framework that describes how social environments and psychological aspects of life affect an individual's development and behavior.

Unconscious Forces

Mental processes and drives beneath the conscious awareness that influence thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

Human Consciousness

The awareness or perception of something by a person, encompassing thoughts, feelings, the sense of self, and the environment, creating a unique subjective experience.