When Children Make the Mistake of Defining a Word Too

question 37

Multiple Choice

When children make the mistake of defining a word too broadly, it is referred to as

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

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Definitions:

Transman

A person born female but who identifies and leads their life as a male.

Gender-Affirming Surgery

Surgical procedures that alter one's physical appearance to better match their gender identity, supporting their psychological wellbeing.

Phalloplasty

A surgical procedure to construct or reconstruct a penis, often pursued by individuals undergoing gender-affirming surgery.

Mastectomy

A surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts, partially or completely, often performed to treat or prevent breast cancer.