Why Do Sloths Have Eight Cervical Vertebrae, Even Though Most

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Multiple Choice

Why do sloths have eight cervical vertebrae, even though most mammals have seven?

• A) because they have low metabolic rates
• B) because they are arboreal and require extra flexibility in their neck
• C) because they are a more basal mammal taxon with different metabolic constraints
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

Identify key concepts related to cognitive development (e.g., object permanence, conservation of number, theory of mind).

Analyze how Piaget's theories apply to practical scenarios involving children's thought processes.

Evaluate the applicability and accuracy of Piaget's assessments of children's cognitive abilities based on recent research findings.

Apply the concept of object permanence in analyzing infant behavior.

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