Which of the Following Is the Most Reasonable Example of Cryptic

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most reasonable example of cryptic coloration?

• A)a coral snake with red,yellow,and black contrasting bands living in a desert area
• B)various species of birch trees with white or yellow bark rooted near a river's edge
• C)a butterfly with dark orange and black vein patterned wings living in a wetland
• D)a black-and-yellow-striped bumblebee living in a garden among tomato plants
• E)a brownish twig-like bug living in a forest on the small branches of a willow tree

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Definitions:

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 2 to 7, where children begin to engage in symbolic play and struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.

Postformal Operational

A stage of cognitive development proposed to follow Piaget's formal operational stage, characterized by the ability to deal with complex, ambiguous, and contradictory information.

Personal Fable

A manifestation of adolescent egocentrism in which adolescents believe their thoughts, feelings, and experiences are more special and unique than anyone else’s, as well as the sense that they are invulnerable.

Imaginary Audience

A manifestation of adolescent egocentrism in which they assume that they are the focus of others’ attention.