Pretend You Teach a Child a New Nonsense Word by Pointing

question 64

Multiple Choice

Pretend you teach a child a new nonsense word by pointing to some novel object (a pair of pliers) and saying, "That's a bliff." To what other new objects will this same child now apply the "bliff" label?

• A) any metal object
• B) any object the same color as the pliers
• C) any object about the same size as the pliers
• D) any object about the same shape as the pliers

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Definitions:

Platelets

Small, disc-shaped cell fragments in the blood that are crucial for blood clotting and preventing excessive bleeding following injury.

Coagulation

The process of blood changing from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot, which is crucial for stopping bleeding.

Heparin

An anticoagulant medication used to prevent and treat blood clots.

Overhydration

A condition resulting from excessive intake of water, leading to dilution of electrolytes in the body.