CLA Post-telegraphic Stage Semantic Development

Question 1

What is over-extension within semantic development?

Answer 1

‘Testing’ a word to see if it is accurate in other scenarios and contexts

Question 2

What are the two types of over-extension?

Answer 2

Categorical and Analogical

Question 3

Describe categorical over-extension within semantic development?

Answer 3

A child applies the same word to all items within the same category e.g. may refer to all drinks as ‘milk’ because they’re in the same category

Question 4

Describe analogical over-extension within semantic development?

Answer 4

A child makes connections between items because they have similar characteristics e.g. may refer to socks, coat, tea-towel as ‘blank’ because of the fabric material

Question 5

What is under-extension within semantic development?

Answer 5

The use of a word is limited way which does not recognise full meaning e.g. will only refer to drink as ‘milk’ if it is coming out of a bottle, not if it is in a glass

Question 6

What is mismatch within semantic development?

Answer 6

When a label is applied to an object without a clear link