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:

College Graduate

An individual who has successfully completed a degree program at a college or university.

High School Graduate

An individual who has successfully completed the course of study at a high school, receiving a diploma or certification.

Minimum Wage Rate

The lowest legal wage that can be paid to most workers, set by law to protect workers from exploitation.

Teenagers

Young individuals typically aged between 13 and 19 years, often considered a distinct demographic group in sociological and economic studies.