When Children Hear a New Word in a Familiar Context

question 167

Multiple Choice

When children hear a new word in a familiar context, they can simply add the word to the general category without fully understanding the word. This is called _____.

• A) lexical addition
• B) categorical embellishment
• C) vocabulary expansion
• D) fast-mapping

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Definitions:

Karen Horney

Karen Horney was a psychoanalyst who postulated theories on neurosis, personality, and the importance of social and cultural factors in mental health, diverging from Freudian viewpoints.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that mediates between the demands of the id, the superego, and the external world.

Identity

The understanding or concept of oneself as a unique individual, including aspects of self-concept and social identity.

Erikson

Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, emphasizing the impact of social interaction across the lifespan.