Ed Knows What a Horse Is but Has Never Seen

question 41

Multiple Choice

Ed knows what a horse is but has never seen nor heard of a camel. When Ed sees his first camel, he says "horsey." Which concept best explains Ed's reaction?

• A) overextension
• B) babbling
• C) underextension
• D) infant-directed speech

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