Children categorize new words according to object-substance distinctions:
A) similar to the way adults categorize.
B) according to the function of the object.
C) according to the appearance of the object.
D) in the same way regardless of age or developmental level.

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Research has found that children categorize new words based on object-substance distinctions in a similar way to adults. They tend to group objects together based on their underlying substance (e.g. metal, wood, plastic) rather than their appearance or function.

Children Categorize New Words According to Object-Substance Distinctions