Why Do Young Children Learn Whole Objects Words (E

question 79

Multiple Choice

Why do young children learn whole objects words (e.g., cat) before they learn related, superordinate words (e.g., animal) and subordinate words (e.g., Persian) ?

• A) Generally, whole object words tend to be shorter than superordinate and subordinate words.
• B) Parents and teachers use whole object words more frequently than they use subordinate and superordinate references.
• C) Generally, whole object words tend to be easier to pronounce than superordinate and subordinate words.
• D) Children are predisposed to learn words in that order.

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