When an Unfamiliar Word Is Heard, Children Will Assume That

question 104

True/False

When an unfamiliar word is heard, children will assume that the word refers to an object that is present that does not have a name.

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Definitions:

Visual Scanning

The act of systematically moving one's gaze across a visual field to detect and process information.

Spontaneous Neural Activity

The natural or inherent electrical activity within neurons in the absence of explicit external stimuli, playing a key role in brain development and function.

Eye Contact

The act of looking directly into another person's eyes, which can convey emotions, intentions, and social cues.

Facial Expressions

Visible changes in the face that express a person's emotions, intentions, or social signals, often studied in psychology and neuroscience.