Research on the Shape-Bias Theory of Word Learning Found That

question 176

Multiple Choice

Research on the shape-bias theory of word learning found that once toddlers showed a shape bias - that is,they realized that a name applies to objects that have the same shape,but not to objects of the same color or material

• A)this new knowledge confused them and slowed down language acquisition.
• B)they used this knowledge to learn the rules of grammar faster.
• C)they used this knowledge to learn new words faster.
• D)they engaged in more underextension and overextension.

---

Definitions:

Civil War

An internal conflict between factions or regions within the same country, where the factions fight for political control, ethnic or religious reasons, or territorial independence.

Protective Tariffs

Taxes imposed on imported goods to protect domestic industries from foreign competition by making imported goods more expensive.

Mass-Consumption Society

A society characterized by the widespread purchasing and use of consumer goods by a large proportion of the population.

Economic Decline

A period characterized by reducing economic activity, falling GDP, and increasing unemployment.