A very young child calls a tortilla a pancake.What principle does this example illustrate?
A)overextension
B)precategorical thinking
C)developmental reversals
D)poor parenting

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Overextension is when a child applies a word to a larger set of objects or situations than is appropriate. In this example, the child calls a tortilla a pancake, extending the word "pancake" to include a tortilla.

A Very Young Child Calls a Tortilla a Pancake