A problem with fast-mapping a word is that

the child forgets most words learned this way.
when words are learned this way, good grammar is lost.
the child may misuse the word.
it interferes with other aspects of cognitive development.


the child may misuse the word.

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a. 20 c. 100 b. 50 d. 200

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When Mari was 2, she would often get in trouble for hitting her older brother when she disagreed with him. Now that she is 5:

a. she will likely hide her behavior so she does not get caught. b. she will likely avoid behaviors that are morally disapproved of by her family. c. she will likely forget the consequences to her behavior and will have to deal with the consequences of punishment. d. she will continue to hit her brother because her aggressive behavior has not altered.

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