Which of the following statements is correct about ostensive defi
| Which of the following statements is correct about ostensive definition?
A. A definition developed by showing someone an object and attaching a word to it.
B. A definition that specifies the purpose to a term by specifying a measurement procedure.
C. A definition that provides a meaning to a term by specifying a measurement procedure.
D. A definition that attaches an emotive, positive or derogatory meaning to a term.
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Right Answer is: A
SOLUTION
- Ostensive definition: A definition developed by showing someone an object and attaching a word to it.
- This sort of definition is frequently utilized where the term is hard to characterize verbally, either in light of the fact that the words won't be comprehended or in light of the idea of the term.
- For example, defining red by pointing out red objects-apples, roses, etc.