Which of the Following Would Constitute Underextension, If Done by a Three-Year-Old

question 188

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would constitute underextension, if done by a three-year-old child?

• A)using the word 'dress' for all items of clothing
• B)only using the word 'kitty' to refer to her own cat and not others
• C)forgetting the word 'banana' because it was just learned today
• D)leaving words out of sentences, while retaining the basic meaning

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Definitions:

Child Neglect

Failure to meet a child’s basic physical, educational, or emotional needs.

Emotional Regulation

The process by which individuals influence their emotions, how they experience and express them.

Effortful Control

The ability to regulate one's emotions and actions through effort, not simply through natural inclination or automatic processes.

Prevention

Actions taken to reduce the likelihood of an event or condition occurring, often associated with health and safety practices.