The results of Gershkoff-Stowe and Smith's (2004) study demonstrated all of the following EXCEPT
A) the onset of the naming explosion occurred around the same time as the onset of shape bias.
B) once toddlers showed a shape bias, they used this knowledge to learn new words faster.
C) toddlers learn that paying attention to shape is a good way to learn object names.
D) word learning requires the use of built-in, language-specific, specialized mechanisms.

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Gershkoff-Stowe and Smith's (2004) study primarily focused on the natural developmental processes in toddlers, such as the naming explosion and the development of shape bias, rather than suggesting that word learning requires built-in, language-specific, specialized mechanisms. Their findings support the idea that as children learn language, they develop strategies (like the shape bias) that help them learn new words more efficiently, but this does not imply the necessity of innate, language-specific mechanisms for word learning.

The Results of Gershkoff-Stowe and Smith's (2004) Study Demonstrated All