A child's ability to make connections between new words and referents so rapidly that he or she cannot be considering all possible meanings for the new word is referred to as

a. overregularization. c. overextension.
b. underextension. d. fast mapping.


d

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A. existential model B. stress-vulnerability model C. sociocultural viewpoint D. humanistic model

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As part of Jeremiah's occupation, he restores buildings that have been damaged by natural disasters. He likens his job to that of ____ in the brain, which clean up after brain damage is sustained.?

a. ?efferent neurons b. ?hormones c. ?interneurons d. ?glial cells

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Which of the following is NOT a guideline for building self-esteem?

a. Recognize that you control your self-image. b. Set your own goals. c. Modify positive self-talk. d. Approach others with a positive outlook.

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Reynard was watching a documentary on some of the horrors of World War II. Even when he saw soldiers being blown to bits, he showed no emotional response. In this case, Reynard is displaying symptoms of:

a. catatonia b. obsessive-compulsive disorder c. flattened affect d. antisocial personality disorder

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