What Is the Best Example of Overregularization

question 59

Multiple Choice

What is the best example of overregularization?

• A) Saying "horse" instead of "hose"
• B) Saying "houses" instead of "homes"
• C) Saying "flunked" instead of "failed"
• D) Saying "runned" instead of "ran"

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Definitions:

Old Behavior

Pre-established patterns of action that are familiar to an individual but may no longer be effective or desirable.

New Behavior

Actions or reactions that are newly acquired or displayed by an individual, differing from their previous behavior patterns.

Positive Reinforcement

A process by which the likelihood of a behavior's occurrence is increased by following it with a pleasant stimulus.

Real-Life Example

An instance or situation from everyday life used to illustrate or explain a principle or phenomenon.