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:

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