When children encounter a new word, they usually assume that it refers to the entire object rather than to part of the object. This is called the:
A) mutual exclusivity bias
B) sensorimotor bias
C) whole object bias
D) taxonomic bias

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The description provided refers to the whole object bias, which is the tendency for children to assume that a new word refers to the entire object rather than just a part of it. The other options (A) mutual exclusivity bias, (B) sensorimotor bias, and (D) taxonomic bias do not fit the description given.

When Children Encounter a New Word, They Usually Assume That