In the Context of a Child's Acquisition of Particular Meanings

question 98

Multiple Choice

In the context of a child's acquisition of particular meanings for words,which scenario exemplifies the principle of contrast?

• A)A child says "white" when a parent says "black."
• B)A child gets confused when his mother calls his teddy bear "Theodore" instead of "Teddy."
• C)When a child says that he "runned home," a parent says "you ran home."
• D)One child has no difficulty learning word meanings while a child just one year younger struggles.

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Definitions:

Dendrites

The branched extensions of neurons that receive electrical impulses from other nerve cells, facilitating inter-neuronal communication.

Synapses

The junctions between neurons that allow for the transmission of electrical or chemical signals across the nervous system.

Transitional Exuberance

A period marked by rapid neuronal growth and connectivity in early development, leading to an abundance of synaptic connections.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around a nerve to allow nerve impulses to move more quickly.