When a Child Incorrectly Uses a Word to Describe a Wider

question 274

Multiple Choice

When a child incorrectly uses a word to describe a wider set of objects or actions than the word is meant to describe,the child is making an error of

• A) overregularization.
• B) overextension.
• C) underextension.
• D) fast mapping.

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Definitions:

Facial Expression

The movement of the facial muscles to convey emotions, thoughts, or feelings.

Empathy

The capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing from within their frame of reference.

Parasympathetic Nervous System

The parasympathetic nervous system is part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy, promoting rest, digestion, and regeneration processes.

Nonverbal Communication

A form of communication that does not involve words but uses gestures, facial expressions, and body language to convey messages.