Glossary M
Glossary M
Mutual exclusivity assumption is defined as a type of lexical constraint in which children believe that different words refer to different things.
Mutual exclusivity bias is defined as a cognitive constraint in which children assume that an object is ordinarily not given two (2) different names.
Mutual exclusivity constraint refers to the notion that young children will assume that each object has but one label and that different words refer to separate and non-overlapping categories.
Mutual interdependence is defined as a condition in which two (2) or more persons must depend on one another to meet each person's needs or goals. It is a situation where two (2) or more groups need each other and must depend on each other in order to accomplish a goal that is important to each of them
Mutual masturbation is defined as simultaneous masturbation of sexual partners by each other.
Mutual-exclusivity assumption is a word-learning constraint according to which children assume that objects can have only a single name.
Mutually responsive orientation refers to parent/child relationship characterized by establishment of comfortable routines, harmonious patterns of communication, mutual responsiveness to each other’s needs and goals, and shared positive affect