When Children Encounter a New Word, They Usually Assume That

question 23

Multiple Choice

When children encounter a new word, they usually assume that it refers to the entire object rather than to part of the object. This is called the:

• A) mutual exclusivity bias
• B) sensorimotor bias
• C) whole object bias
• D) taxonomic bias

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Definitions:

Self-Assessment

The use of information by employees to determine their career interests, values, aptitudes, and behavioral tendencies.

Problem-Solving

The process of identifying a challenge, generating solutions, and applying a strategy to address the issue effectively.

Performance Feedback

The process of providing employees with information and assessments on their work performance from supervisors, coworkers, or other relevant parties.

Horns Error

A type of cognitive bias in which a person's negative traits influence one's perception of their overall character or abilities, leading to an unduly harsh evaluation.