If You Ask a Child,"Why Is Tom Your Friend?" the Child

question 104

Multiple Choice

If you ask a child,"Why is Tom your friend?" the child who responds,"Because he lets me play with his truck," most likely

• A) is a preschooler.
• B) uses psychological constructs to describe his friends.
• C) is in the late years of middle childhood.
• D) is at the reciprocal trust stage of friendship.

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Definitions:

Neural Cells

Specialized cells in the nervous system that function to process and transmit information through electrical and chemical signals.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in complex mental processes such as thought, perception, and decision-making.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, responsible for cognitive functions such as thought, memory, and decision-making.

Motor Cortex

The motor cortex is a region of the brain involved in the planning, control, and execution of voluntary movements.