Which of the Following Best Describes an Overextension of Word

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes an overextension of word meaning?

• A)A child uses a general word to refer to a small range of objects or events.
• B)A child knows more than one word for the same object or event.
• C)A child attempts to describe an object or event that he or she has never seen.
• D)A child uses a word incorrectly to describe a wide variety of objects or events.

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Definitions:

Locus Of Control

A psychological concept referring to an individual's belief about the extent to which their actions can influence the events that affect them.

Heterosexuality

A sexual orientation characterized by an exclusive or predominant attraction to individuals of the opposite sex.

Discrimination

In psychology, the ability to respond differently to similar but distinct stimuli.

Prejudice

A preconceived opinion or judgment formed without just grounds or before sufficient knowledge, often based on stereotypes.