Mario, Age 5, Understands That the Word Mouse Applies to the Critter

question 76

Multiple Choice

Mario, age 5, understands that the word mouse applies to the critter on the floor and 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:

Organizations

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Surgeon General

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Sodium

A chemical element with symbol Na and atomic number 11, essential for human health but consumed in excess can lead to health issues.

Diets

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