Suppose That a Child Uses the Word Baby to Refer

question 23

Multiple Choice

Suppose that a child uses the word baby to refer to toddlers and older children as well as infants.This would be an example of

• A)overregularization.
• B)overextension.
• C)incorrect syntax.
• D)fast mapping.

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Definitions:

Epidural Space

A fat-filled space surrounding the spinal cord that provides a protective cushion and houses nerves and blood vessels.

Meninges

Three protective membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord, comprising the dura mater, arachnoid mater, and pia mater.

Reciprocal Innervation

A neurological process where the activation of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its antagonist muscle.

Stretch Reflex

A muscle reflex that responds to the stretching within the muscle, automatically contracting the muscle in response to its stretching in order to protect the muscle from over-stretching.