Two-year-old Shana is shown a novel object. The object is 6 centimetres wide, is made out of blue wire, and is in the shape of an octagon. An adult tells Shana, "This is a glub." Of these objects, which is Shana MOST likely to later believe is a glub?
A)a 12-centimetre octagonal object made out of red felt
B)a 6-centimetre square object made out of green ceramic
C)a 2-centimetre triangular object made out of blue plastic
D)a 10-centimetre rectangular object made out of orange wire

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Shana is likely to associate the term "glub" with the shape of the object, as children often focus on shape when learning new words. The 12-centimetre octagonal object maintains the shape, which is a key feature.

Two-Year-Old Shana Is Shown a Novel Object