If a 2-year-old utters the word "up," and it means "Please pick me up; I am tired of walking," the child has used a(n)
A) undergeneralization.
B) two-word utterance.
C) holophrase.
D) symbolic gesture.

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A holophrase is a single word or phrase that conveys a complete thought or idea, often used by young children before they develop more complex language skills. In this scenario, the child's use of the word "up" to communicate their desire to be picked up indicates the use of a holophrase.

If a 2-Year-Old Utters the Word "Up," and It Means