Imagine That a Young Child Is Presented with a Novel

question 35

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a young child is presented with a novel word, "puppy," when her uncle says, "What a sweet puppy" In front of the child are two objects, a stuffed dog-"dog" is a word the child already knows-and a can opener, an object the child has never seen before. The child makes the assumption that the novel word refers to the can opener through an expectation referred to as

• A)the mutual exclusivity assumption.
• B)fast mapping.
• C)the whole-object assumption.
• D)cross-situational word learning.

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Definitions:

Catharsis

The method of discharging and therefore delivering relief from powerful or stifled emotions.

Endocrine System

A network of glands in the body that produces and releases hormones into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized endocrine gland located at the base of the brain; it produces hormones that regulate critical body functions and control other hormone glands.

Autonomic Nervous System

The segment of the nervous system responsible for regulating automatic body processes such as cardiac rhythm, digestive functions, and breathing rate.