Which of the Following Statement Is TRUE About the Case

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statement is TRUE about the case of Elizabeth Bouvia?

• A) Judge Hews (in the first legal hearing) kept Elizabeth Bouvia alive because he feared her death would have a depressing effect on other handicapped people.
• B) Elizabeth Bouvia's father supported her desire for independence and education.
• C) The state of California made it easy for Elizabeth Bouvia to attend college and live on her own.
• D) Elizabeth Bouvia was never held down and force fed.
• E) Elizabeth Bouvia eventually got her wish and died at a time of her own choosing.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual/mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, and understanding over the course of a person's life.

Piaget

A Swiss developmental psychologist and philosopher known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development in children.

Symbolic Thinking

The ability to use symbols, signs, or objects to represent ideas or concepts, significant in language development and creative thinking.

Cognitive Developmental Milestones

Refer to the key stages in early childhood and adolescence where individuals achieve new abilities in language, thought, problem-solving, and personal interaction.