A Child's Ability to Make Connections Between New Words and Referents

question 84

Multiple Choice

A child's ability to make connections between new words and referents so rapidly that they cannot be considering all possible meanings for the new word is referred to as

• A)overregularization.
• B)underextension.
• C)overextension.
• D)fast mapping.

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Definitions:

Role Overload

A state in which too many expectations or demands are placed on a person.

High Expectation

A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future, often greater than standard norms.

Downsizes

The act of reducing the number of workers in a company as a cost-saving measure or because of restructuring needs.

Core Self-Evaluations

A personality trait which reflects an individual's fundamental assessments about themselves, their abilities, and their control over their environment.