In Which of the Following Situations Is a Child Most

question 45

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is a child most likely to be learning a concept through a buildup of associations?

• A) Because all of his teddy bears are brown, 2-year-old Harry thinks that all bears are brown.
• B) When a strange man comes to the house, Mother introduces him to 3-year-old Regina as "Uncle Albert." Regina asks, "What's an 'uncle'?"
• C) When peas are served at dinner, 7-year-old Molly proclaims, "I don't like peas now and will never, ever like them!"
• D) To help himself remember what a trapezoid is, 12-year-old Mark repeats the definition to himself several times in a row.

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Definitions:

Brazil

A large country in South America known for its diverse ecosystems, including the Amazon rainforest.

Canada

A country in North America known for its vast landscapes, multicultural diversity, and being the second largest country in the world by total area.

Restoration Ecology

Restoration ecology is the scientific study and practice of renewing and restoring degraded, damaged, or destroyed ecosystems and habitats in the environment in an informed and sustainable manner.

Damaged Ecosystem

An ecosystem that has been harmed or altered by environmental stresses, human activities, or natural disasters, leading to reduced biodiversity and ecological function.