When a Child Incorrectly Uses a Word to Describe a Wider

question 22

Multiple Choice

When a child incorrectly uses a word to describe a wider set of objects or actions than the word is meant to describe, the child is making an error of

• A) over-regularisation.
• B) overextension.
• C) under-extension.
• D) fast mapping.

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Definitions:

Health Literacy

The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.

Fifth Grade

An educational level typically attended by children around ten to eleven years old in the elementary school system.

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology is the specialized language used by healthcare professionals to describe the body, its processes, illnesses, medical procedures, and pharmacology.

Therapeutic Communication

Therapeutic Communication is a method of interacting that focuses on building trust and providing emotional support to enhance the well-being and mental health of patients.