Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by Research on Early

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by research on early word learning?

• A) The principle of mutual exclusivity sufficiently explains early vocabulary growth.
• B) Most word learning strategies are innate.
• C) Children's first several hundred nouns refer mostly to objects well-organized by shape.
• D) Young children assume that all words refer to entirely separate categories.

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The increased happiness a buyer experiences by consuming an extra unit of a product or service.

Consumer Surplus

Consumer surplus is the difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, measuring consumer satisfaction.

Consumer Surplus

The discrepancy between what consumers are ready and capable of paying for a product or service and what they end up actually spending.

Alfred Marshall

A British economist, known for his significant contributions to classical economics, especially his work on the principles of economics, including the theories of supply and demand.