Based on the Results of Bortfeld Et Al

question 9

Multiple Choice

Based on the results of Bortfeld et al.'s 2005 study, you would predict that Julie, a 6-month-old, would show the most familiarity with which word in the following sentence?
Julie's hair was cut short by the stylist.

• A) Hair
• B) Cut
• C) Short
• D) Stylist

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Definitions:

Construct

An abstract concept or idea that is chosen for study, usually representing phenomena that are not directly observable.

Variance

A statistical measure that indicates the spread of a dataset or the distribution of data points.

Dependent Variables

Variables in experimental research that are affected by manipulations of the independent variable, observed to understand the effects of the intervention.

Construct

An abstract concept that is specifically chosen or created for scientific inquiry to explain behaviors or phenomena.