Three-Year-Old Petrov Knows the Word Doggie

question 119

Multiple Choice

Three-year-old Petrov knows the word doggie.When he and his mother take their dog to the veterinarian, she tells Petrov that his "poodle is very sick." If Petrov understands that this new word poodle refers to a kind of dog, what is he using to infer the meaning of the new word?

• A)the lexical contrast constraint
• B)the category constraint
• C)the object scope constraint
• D)the taxonomic constraint

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Definitions:

Blastocyst

An early stage of embryonic development in mammals characterized by a fluid-filled cavity and distinct cell layers, preceding implantation in the uterus.

Embryo

An early stage of development in multicellular organisms following fertilization, before fetal development begins.

Oocyte

A female gametocyte or germ cell involved in reproduction; in humans, an oocyte is an immature egg cell.

Viable

Capable of surviving or living successfully, especially with reference to living organisms or concepts that can be practically implemented.