Basic Research

question 14

Multiple Choice

Basic research:

• A)is aimed at confirming an existing theory.
• B)is aimed at developing new or improved products.
• C)is aimed at a specific,pragmatic problem.
• D)is given little emphasis by business firms in the United States.

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Definitions:

Underextension

The overly restrictive use of words, common in early language development, where a child uses a word only for a specific object rather than for all objects that belong to a particular category.

Referential Style

A language learning approach in which individuals predominantly use language to refer to people and objects in their environment.

Holophrasing

The use of a single word by a child to express a complex idea or complete thought, typical in early language development.

Prelinguistic Communication

Communication through sounds, facial expressions, gestures, imitation, and other nonlinguistic means.