Which of the Following Words Is an Example of Underextension

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following words is an example of underextension?

• A) Ben only calls his Daddy's coffee mug a cup and doesn't call any other type of drinking glass a cup.
• B) Ben calls all farm animals cows.
• C) Ben calls every kind of ball a basketball.
• D) Ben calls all men he sees "Daddy."

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Definitions:

External Noise

Distractions or disturbances from the environment that interrupt or interfere with the communication process.

Ambush Listening

is a deceptive form of listening where the listener pretends to be attentive but is actually waiting for an opportunity to attack or counter the speaker's arguments.

Social-Decentering

is the cognitive process of considering and taking into account the perspectives, feelings, and backgrounds of others.

Meta-Messages

The underlying meaning or context of a message that goes beyond the literal meaning of the words spoken.