Which situation would be most likely to lead a young child to conclude that the word ball can be interpreted as a new basic-level category? During a study, the researcher uses the word ball to refer to

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The concept of basic-level categorization suggests that children learn to categorize objects at a level that is neither too specific nor too general, but rather at an intermediate level that is most useful for distinguishing between different types of objects. In option C, the use of the word "ball" to refer to a collection of different types of balls (tennis ball, beach ball, basketball) would most likely lead a child to understand "ball" as a basic-level category, encompassing various objects that share common characteristics (shape, function, etc.), rather than referring to a specific object or a too broad category.

Which Situation Would Be Most Likely to Lead a Young