When Children Hear a New Word in a Familiar Context

question 167

Multiple Choice

When children hear a new word in a familiar context, they can simply add the word to the general category without fully understanding the word. This is called _____.

• A) lexical addition
• B) categorical embellishment
• C) vocabulary expansion
• D) fast-mapping

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Definitions:

Year-End Assets

The total value of all assets that a company or individual owns at the end of a fiscal year.

Liabilities

Financial obligations or debts owed by a person or business to others, required to be repaid over time.

Operating Expense Fee

Fees charged by mutual funds and investment companies for the cost of managing the fund, including administrative and management services.

Front-End Load Fee

A charge applied at the time of purchase of an investment, typically pertaining to mutual funds.