The Process of Rapidly Learning a New Word Simply from Hearing

question 6

Multiple Choice

The process of rapidly learning a new word simply from hearing the contrastive use of a familiar and the unfamiliar word is known as:

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

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Definitions:

Levels-of-processing

A theory suggesting that memory retention is directly related to the depth at which information is processed.

Long-term Memories

Memories that can be retained for long periods, ranging from several minutes to a lifetime, encompassing facts, experiences, and skills.

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where new information learned interferes with the ability to recall old information.

Encoding Specificity

The principle that the retrieval of information is improved when the context present at encoding and retrieval is the same.