Select the Statement That Is True Concerning Primary Teeth

question 83

Multiple Choice

Select the statement that is true concerning primary teeth.

• A) There are 20 primary teeth, and by 24 months of age most children have all 20.
• B) There are 32 primary teeth, and by 36 months of age, most children have all 32.
• C) There are 24 primary teeth, and no new primary teeth appear after 13 months.
• D) There are 27 primary teeth, and the molars are permanent.

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Definitions:

Authoritative

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Preconventional

A stage in Kohlberg's moral development theory characterized by the individual's reasoning based on personal consequences rather than societal rules or conventions.

Formal Operational

The final stage in Piaget's cognitive development theory, characterized by the ability to think abstractly, reason logically, and manage problems systematically.

Egocentrism

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