If a Child Believes That the Name "Cat" Refers Only

question 4

Multiple Choice

If a child believes that the name "cat" refers only to her own family's cat and to no other cats, she is a victim of

• A) ​overextension.
• B) ​fast mapping.
• C) ​underextension.
• D) ​overregulation.

---

Definitions:

Worldview Defense

Protecting and affirming one’s beliefs and values in the face of contrasting information or challenges.

Cultural Beliefs

The shared principles and norms that guide behavior and shape the values and practices of a group or society, passed down through generations.

Styles of Dress

The various manners and appearances of clothing and fashion choices among individuals or cultures.

Patterns of Speech

Refers to distinctive ways of expressing ideas verbally, which can include variations in language, tone, pace, and rhetorical structures.