The 2 year old child who refers to every four legged animal as “doggie” is making which of the following errors?

A. Underextension
B. Overextension
C. Overregularization
D. None of the above
Correct Answer: B. Overextension

Overextension is when a child applies a word too broadly, using "doggie" for all four-legged animals, demonstrating an expanded category.

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