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Identify and Briefly Describe the Four Types of Lags Giving

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Identify and briefly describe the four types of lags giving an example for each type.


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Overextension

A linguistic error, common in early language development, in which a child applies a word in a broader context than is appropriate.

Underextension

A cognitive error observed in language development, where a child applies a word too narrowly, using it for one object instead of all objects of that category.

Fast Mapping

The process by which children are able to learn the meaning of new words quickly by making logical assumptions after a minimal exposure.

Fast Mapping

The process by which children rapidly learn a new word after a brief encounter.

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