Pierce Tends to Assume That New Words Are Labels for Unfamiliar

question 89

Multiple Choice

Pierce tends to assume that new words are labels for unfamiliar objects. This strategy is referred to as ________.

• A) logical extension
• B) fast mapping
• C) the mutual exclusivity assumption
• D) telegraphic speech

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Definitions:

Birth

The act or process of bearing or bringing forth offspring from the womb, marking the beginning of a new individual's life outside the mother's body.

Ectopic Pregnancy

A pregnancy in which the fertilized egg implants outside the uterine cavity, leading to serious health risks.

Fallopian Tube

One of two uterine tubes extending toward an ovary.

Endometrium

The mucous membrane lining the interior of the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.