California Teacher Credentialing Examination (CSET) Practice Test

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What sense does a child use primarily during fast mapping?

Touch

Taste

Vision

Contextual cues

Fast mapping is a process by which children quickly form an understanding of a word's meaning after only a minimal amount of exposure, often in a conversational context. During this process, children rely heavily on contextual cues they receive from their environment, including the situation, the way adults use the word, and any accompanying gestures or actions.

Rather than relying on senses such as touch or taste—which are less relevant in the context of language acquisition—children focus on visual and auditory information that helps them infer the meanings of new words. Contextual cues provide the critical clues needed to connect unfamiliar terms with familiar concepts or objects. This is essential for vocabulary development, especially in early childhood, where rapid language acquisition occurs. Thus, the primary sense utilized during fast mapping is the ability to interpret and make sense of contextual information.

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