What Is the Term for the Assumption That Each Object

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the term for the assumption that each object has one label, and that different words refer to separate, nonoverlapping categories?

• A)object scope constraint
• B)mutual exclusivity constraint
• C)category constraint
• D)taxonomic constraint

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Definitions:

Bronfenbrenner's

Referring to Urie Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory, which explains how different environmental layers affect child development.

Skinner's

Pertains to B.F. Skinner, a psychologist known for his work in behaviorism, emphasizing the role of reinforcement and punishment in shaping behavior.

Correlational

Pertaining to a statistical relationship between two or more variables, indicating how one may predict or relate to another.

Causal

Relating to or acting as a cause for something, indicating a relationship where one event or action leads to the occurrence of another.