Marcus Is a Toddler and Has a Pet Cat at Home

question 116

Multiple Choice

Marcus is a toddler and has a pet cat at home. One day on TV, he sees a lion and says "kitty." His mother says "yes, a lion is a big kitty." What must Marcus do in order to understand "lion?"

• A) Develop a sense of object permanence
• B) Accommodate the new information by changing the schemata.
• C) Assimilate the new information into the existing schemata
• D) Eliminate his schemata for "kitty."

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Definitions:

Parens Patriae

A legal principle that allows the state to act as the guardian for those who are unable to care for themselves, including minors and the mentally ill.

Police Power

The capacity of a state to regulate behaviors and enforce order within its territory, often used for protecting health, safety, morals, and the general welfare of the public.

Involuntary Commitment

A legal process through which individuals with severe mental illnesses are hospitalized for treatment without their consent when deemed a danger to themselves or others.

Temporary Commitment

The involuntary admission of an individual to a psychiatric facility for a short period under emergency conditions, typically without a formal court order.