The parents of Elizabeth, a 2-year-old, are trying to teach her what hammers are. Which action would be MOST likely to help her learn this new category?
A) describing what hammers look like
B) showing her a nail
C) demonstrating what hammers do
D) showing her a range of atypical hammers

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Demonstrating what hammers do is the most effective way to help Elizabeth learn what hammers are, as it allows her to make the connection between the object (hammer) and its function (driving nails). Describing what hammers look like (A) may not be as effective in helping her understand what they are used for. Showing her a nail (B) is not specifically related to hammers, and may not help her associate the object with its function. Showing her a range of atypical hammers (D) may only confuse Elizabeth and hinder her ability to understand what a hammer is.

The Parents of Elizabeth, a 2-Year-Old, Are Trying to Teach