Fast-mapping refers to:
A. the ability to learn the meaning of a new word based on only a few instances.
B. the ability to correctly reproduce the phonological form of a new word
C. the phenomenon of overextension.
D. the phenomenon of underextension.
A
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What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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