Children tend to repeat new words they have just heard, making it likely the word will be used by adults in a slightly different way than before. This particular practice is thought by researchers to facilitate the learning of
a. grammar.
b. word meanings.
c. word pronunciations.
d. social skills.
Answer: b. word meanings.
Psychology
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