In terms of babies' category formation, an example of over-extension would be
A) only referring to a daisy as a flower.
B) calling all round objects a ball.
C) referring to any large-eared animal as a hat.
D) referring to any adult as a grown-up.

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Over-extension occurs when a child uses a word to refer to a broader category than it actually represents. Calling all round objects a ball is an example of over-extension because the child is extending the category of "ball" beyond its actual definition.

In Terms of Babies' Category Formation, an Example of Over-Extension