When a child applies a word in a much narrower sense than is needed—for example, thinking that the word "house" refers only to their own house—they are engaging in
A) overextension.
B) overregulation.
C) underextension.
D) underregulation.
Answer: C
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A. Correlational research does not require the selection of a sample to study. B. Correlational research does not generate hypotheses. C. There is no comparison group in correlational research. D. There is no manipulation of variables in correlational research.
Who revised the Binet intelligence test into what is known as the Stanford-Binet test??
a. ?Terman b. ?Goddard c. ?Cattell d. ?Witmer e. ?Yerkes
Deena received an "extremely descriptive" rating for the antagonism personality trait domain as identified in the DSM-5 . She is attention-seeking and egocentric. She displays little emotion but is charming. What part of Deena's personality profile is unusual?
a. It is unusual for those with the antagonism personality trait to be charming b. It is unusual for those with the antagonism personality trait to display little emotion. c. It is unusual for those with the antagonism personality trait to be attention-seekers. d. It is unusual for those with the antagonism personality trait to be egocentric.
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a. narcotics b. depressants c. hallucinogens d. none of these choices