Kailee has learned the word "kitty," but she uses this word when she is referring to cats, bunnies, squirrels, and other small furry animals. Kailee's use of this word illustrates
A)overextension.
B)fast mapping.
C)telegraphic speech.
D)babbling.

Question

Kailee has learned the word "kitty," but she uses this word when she is referring to cats, bunnies, squirrels, and other small furry animals. Kailee's use of this word illustrates ​
A)overextension.
B)fast mapping.
C)telegraphic speech.
D)babbling.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Kailee's use of the word "kitty" to refer to various small furry animals, not just cats, is an example of overextension. This is a common language development phenomenon where children apply a word in a broader context than is appropriate.

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