Olivia has learned to call a toy truck "tru." Now whenever she sees any toy with wheels, she calls it "tru." What is Olivia's response an example of?

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Olivia's response is an example of overextension, which occurs when a child applies a word more broadly than it is usually applied. In this case, Olivia is using the term "tru" to refer to all toys with wheels, not just toy trucks.

Olivia Has Learned to Call a Toy Truck "Tru