Over time, overextensions _______.
A) gradually become even more exaggerated than their references
B) gradually pull back to their proper references
C) stabilize after a short period
D) stabilize after a long period

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Overextensions in language development (where a child applies a word in a broader context than appropriate) gradually pull back to their proper references as the child's understanding of language and concepts becomes more accurate.

Over Time, Overextensions _______