Four-year-old Ned travels with his family by car to a hiking spot. On the way, his parents discuss that the car is running out of fuel and needs fuel. After a few minutes, they stop the car and fill it with a liquid. Ned understands that this liquid is called "fuel." This ability of Ned is an example of

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Fast mapping is the process by which children quickly connect a new word with its meaning after only a brief encounter. Ned's ability to understand that the liquid is called "fuel" after hearing his parents discuss it demonstrates this cognitive skill.

Four-Year-Old Ned Travels with His Family by Car to a Hiking