When a child applies a word in a much narrower sense than is needed-for example, thinking that the word "house" refers only to their own house-they are engaging in ________.
A)overextension
B)overregulation
C)undergeneralisation
D)underregulation

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The child is using the word "house" in a more limited way than is appropriate, which is an example of undergeneralisation. Overextension (A) refers to applying a word too broadly, while overregulation (B) and underregulation (D) refer to errors in applying grammatical rules.

When a Child Applies a Word in a Much Narrower