The Process of Holding Extreme Beliefs on the Basis of a Single

question 13

Multiple Choice

The process of holding extreme beliefs on the basis of a single incident and applying them inappropriately to dissimilar events or settings is known as:

• A) labelling and mislabelling.
• B) overgeneralisation.
• C) arbitrary inferences.
• D) selective abstraction.

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Definitions:

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, allowing the retention of impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Working Memory

A mental system of restricted capability accountable for momentarily retaining data for processing purposes.

Overextension

A language development error wherein a child applies a word too broadly to objects that do not fit the word's meaning.

Overextension

A linguistic phenomenon in early child language acquisition where a child applies a word more broadly than its usual adult meaning.