Questions and Answers
What is underextension?
Child uses a word in a very restricted way.
What is overextension?
Child uses a word to refer to several different but related things.
Who said there were two types of overextension?
Rescorla (1980)
What is categorical overextension?
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What is analogical overextension?
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Study Notes
Definitions
- Underextension: A child's limited use of a word, applying it strictly to a specific item or instance. For example, using "hat" exclusively for their own hat rather than all hats.
- Overextension: A child's broad application of a word to several different but related items. For instance, using "cat" to label all four-legged animals, including foxes.
Theorist
- Rescorla (1980): Identified two distinct types of overextension in child language development.
Types of Overextension
- Categorical Overextension: A word is applied to items within the same category. For example, "car" is used for buses, trucks, and all other four-wheeled vehicles, making it the most prevalent type.
- Analogical Overextension: A word is applied to items that may not belong to the same category but share some form of physical or functional connection. For example, a child refers to anything related to the head as a "hat."
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Description
Explore the concepts of overextension and underextension in child language development. This quiz covers definitions, examples, and theories proposed by linguists. Test your knowledge on how children acquire and use language.
