Underextension Occurs When a Child Uses a

question 83

Multiple Choice

Underextension occurs when a child uses a

• A) term from a nonnative language.
• B) sign instead of a spoken word.
• C) word too narrowly.
• D) verb in the place of a noun.

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Definitions:

Reproductive Rates

The speed at which populations increase in size, often measured by the number of offspring per individual per unit of time.

Generation Times

The average time between the birth of parents and the birth of their offspring, which can vary significantly among different organisms.

K-selected Species

Species characterized by long gestation periods, few offspring, and a strategy focused on survival and longevity over reproduction.

Offspring

The direct descendants or young produced by an organism, either through sexual or asexual reproduction.