When a Child Sees a Rabbit That Is Small, Fuzzy

question 161

Multiple Choice

When a child sees a rabbit that is small, fuzzy, and has four legs, he calls it a cat because he thinks that all small fuzzy four-legged animals are cats. Which of Piaget's processes does this thinking represent?

• A) assimilation.
• B) conservation.
• C) equilibration.
• D) accommodation.

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Definitions:

Enzyme

A biological molecule that acts as a catalyst, speeding up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed or altered in the process.

Body Fluids

Liquids originating from inside the bodies of living organisms, which include blood, saliva, semen, and sweat, among others.

Central Nervous System

The primary information processing center of the body, consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out signals.

Parasympathetic Division

Part of the ANS that restores the body to normal functioning after arousal and is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of the organs and glands; “eat-drink-and-rest system.”