Fast Mapping Refers to

question 53

Multiple Choice

Fast mapping refers to

• A)children's ability to understand communication based on gestures.
• B)children's ability to put words together to form sentences.
• C)children's ability to repeat words correctly.
• D)children's ability to learn new words based on very little input.

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Definitions:

Peripartum Depression

A type of depression that can affect women during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth.

Postpartum Depression

An episode of depression experienced by some new mothers that begins within four weeks after giving birth.

Genetic Predisposition

The increased likelihood of developing a particular disease based on a person's genetic makeup.

Unipolar Depression

A major depressive disorder marked by a persistent feeling of sadness or lack of interest in external stimuli, without the mood swings seen in bipolar disorder.