Syntactic Bootstrapping Allows Children to

question 7

Multiple Choice

Syntactic bootstrapping allows children to

• A) determine the meaning of words through the use of syntax.
• B) learn new words by eliminating items that already have labels.
• C) learn the meaning of words through gesture.
• D) guess whether a label refers to a whole object or to a part of that object.

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Definitions:

Biological Clocks

Biological clocks are internal mechanisms in organisms that regulate cycles of activity and rest, including sleep-wake cycles and hormonal changes, in accordance with environmental changes.

Environmental Cues

Signals from the environment that can affect the behavior and physiology of organisms.

Biological Rhythms

Innate, cyclical patterns in biological processes and behaviors observed in living organisms, including circadian rhythms and seasonal cycles.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord.