In terms of language acquisition, what is under extension?

A. When children begin to utter two-word sentences before the developmental age of 20–26 months.
B. When children begin to utter two-word sentences after the developmental age of 20–26 months.
C. When a child inappropriately restricts the use of a word to a particular case.
D. When a child uses one word to symbolize all manner of similar instances.


Answer: C

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