When a Child Incorrectly Uses a Word to Describe a Narrower

question 158

Multiple Choice

When a child incorrectly uses a word to describe a narrower set of objects or actions than it is meant to, that child is showing evidence of

• A) overextension.
• B) underextension.
• C) fast mapping.
• D) telegraphic speech.

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Definitions:

Self-care

Self-care involves the practices and activities undertaken by an individual to promote their own physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Hyperesthesia

An increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli, such as touch, sound, or light.

Neurological Trauma

Injury to the nervous system, such as the brain or spinal cord, resulting from external forces.

Sense of Touch

The sensation caused by stimuli acting on the skin, allowing individuals to perceive pressure, temperature, and pain.