The results of Gershkoff-Stowe and Smith's (2004) study demonstrated all of the following EXCEPT
a. the onset of the naming explosion occurred around the same time as the onset of shape bias.
b. once toddlers showed a shape bias, they used this knowledge to learn new words faster.
c. toddlers learn that paying attention to shape is a good way to learn object names.
d. word learning requires the use of built-in, language-specific, specialized mechanisms.
d
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(a) X causes Y (b) Y causes X (c) both X and Y are caused by some third factor (d) any or all of the above
________ is any relatively permanent change in behavior brought about by experience or practice.
a. Learning b. Adaptation c. Memory enhancement d. Muscle memory
According to longitudinal research on attachment, infants who are securely attached to their mothers tend to
A) be more dependent on their parents. B) be less socially skilled later in life. C) have an unhealthy focus on their relationship with their mothers. D) have more skill in dealing with their peers later in life.
The process by which neurons passively die as the result of injury is
A) apoptosis. B) necrosis. C) dementia pugilistic. D) fasciculation. E) general paresis.