Linguistic Overextension Occurs When a Person

question 72

Multiple Choice

Linguistic overextension occurs when a person

• A)uses the same word to describe too wide a range of objects.
• B)initially learns all the letters of the alphabet.
• C)cannot understand the relationship between the sound for a word and the object it represents.
• D)uses many words to describe a single object.

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Definitions:

Transmission

The act or process by which something is spread or passed on from one place or person to another.

Staph Bacteria

Refers to a group of bacteria that can cause a range of illnesses, from minor skin infections to life-threatening diseases like pneumonia.

Skin Infections

Diseases involving the invasion of pathogenic organisms into the skin, leading to symptoms like redness, pain, and swelling.

Medical Settings

Environments or contexts related to the practice of medicine, such as hospitals, clinics, and private practices.