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:

Neophobia

The fear of anything new, often seen as an aversion to novelty or changes.

Fussy Eater

Refers to individuals, often children, who are very selective about the foods they eat, often resisting new foods or having a limited range of foods they will consume.

Basal Metabolic Rate

The speed at which energy is burned by the body to sustain crucial life functions including breathing and warmth preservation during rest.

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate energy balance by inhibiting hunger, thereby contributing to the regulation of body weight.