Question

a child has a cat and calls all small furry animals cats is an example of

Answer 1

If a child has a cat and calls all small furry animals a cat, it is an example of assimilation. This can also be known as over-generalization. When the child sees that furry animals it fits their schema of a cat. 

Answer 2

Answer:

Overgeneralization

Explanation:

Not all small, furry animals are cats.