The Taxonomic Assumption Is a Principle in the Study of the Word

question 26

Multiple Choice

The taxonomic assumption is a principle in the study of the word learning process that:

• A) relates to how children learn to categorize nominals.
• B) illustrates how children learn new words in relation to words they have already used.
• C) refers to how children classify words into categories and adjust their categories as they develop.
• D) refers to how children map a new word onto a related referent.

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Definitions:

Actual Name

The legal name under which an individual or entity is registered for official purposes.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a general disdain for other cultures.

Grapevine

An unofficial channel of communication within an organization, characterized by the informal and rapid spread of information and rumors.

Noise

In communication, it pertains to any external or internal interference that disrupts the clarity, accuracy, and efficiency of a message's transmission.