Fast mapping denotes the phenomenon that
A) words are associated with objects so rapidly that children are not systematically evaluating all possible meanings of a word.
B) children have identified concepts prior to language; words are used as symbols to denote these concepts.
C) children are more likely to learn words consisting of sounds they have already mastered.
D) children often understand words before they are able to produce them in their own speech.

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Fast mapping refers to the rapid process by which children learn new words and their meanings with minimal exposure, without the need for explicit instruction or feedback, often not considering all possible meanings of the word.

Fast Mapping Denotes the Phenomenon That