The Part of the Nervous System That Is Composed of Two

question 18

Multiple Choice

The part of the nervous system that is composed of two parts that are antagonistic to each other is

• A)the autonomic nervous system.
• B)the spinal cord.
• C)the peripheral nervous system.
• D)the central nervous system.
• E)none of these.

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Definitions:

Preoperational Stage

A developmental phase, outlined by Jean Piaget, where children from about 2 to 7 years old engage in symbolic play and struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.

Conservation

A cognitive ability recognized by Jean Piaget that allows a person to determine that a quantity will remain the same despite adjustment of the container, shape, or apparent size.

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed or heard.

Egocentric Thought

A mode of thinking, common in early childhood, where an individual perceives the world solely from their own perspective, often failing to recognize others' viewpoints.