Eighteen-month-old Lenny's vocabulary contains some words that are names for objects, but also has many social phrases such as "I want it" and "Go away." Lenny has a(n) __________ style of learning language.
A) intellectual
B) fast mapping
C) referential
D) expressive

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Lenny's use of social phrases like "I want it" and "Go away," in addition to naming objects, indicates an expressive style of language learning. This style emphasizes the use of language for social communication.

Eighteen-Month-Old Lenny's Vocabulary Contains Some Words That Are Names for Objects