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QuizMultiple Choice

Learning Language

Question 19 • Psychology - EL2084

The ability to learn new words after being exposed to it once is __________.

Answer
A
overregularization
B
telegraphic speech
C
underextension
D
fast mapping

Explanation

Fast mapping is the ability to learn a new word’s meaning after only brief exposure, sometimes after hearing it just once. Overregularization is applying a grammar rule too broadly, while telegraphic speech and underextension describe other aspects of language development. So the correct choice is fast mapping.

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