A child's ability to understand what a new word means,despite hearing it only once or twice,is called _____.

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The ability described in the question is called "fast mapping," where a child can quickly and accurately learn the meaning of a new word after only a small number of exposures to it. Choice A (transduction) refers to the process of converting one form of energy or information into another, and is not related to word learning. Choice B (insight) refers to the sudden realization of a solution to a problem, and is also unrelated to word learning. Choice C (pragmatics) refers to the social use of language, such as using language to communicate effectively in different social situations, and is not specific to learning new words.

A Child's Ability to Understand What a New Word Means,despite