Describe How the Process of Fast-Mapping Contributes to Language Acquisition

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Essay

Describe how the process of fast-mapping contributes to language acquisition.

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Definitions:

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome 21, characterized by developmental and physical growth delays and distinctive facial features.

Range of Reaction

A concept in genetics suggesting that an individual's genotype sets a range for potential phenotypic outcomes, influenced by the environment.

Dominant-Recessive Inheritance

A pattern of genetic inheritance where dominant alleles mask the effects of recessive alleles in heterozygous pairings.

Behavior Genetics

The study of the role genetic factors play in shaping behaviors, traits, and psychology.