A young child makes an underextension error when she applies a new word __________.
A) too broadly
B) too narrowly
C) to a group of similar experiences
D) to a wider collection of objects than is appropriate

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Underextension error occurs when a child applies a word too narrowly, using it to refer to only a specific instance instead of generalizing it to other similar instances.

A Young Child Makes an Underextension Error When She Applies