Which Statement Would BEST Support Nativists' View of Causal Reasoning

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement would BEST support nativists' view of causal reasoning?

• A) Causal reasoning is evident during the 1st year.
• B) Parents explicitly teach children about causal relations.
• C) The development of causal reasoning is delayed in blind children.
• D) Children can reason about living things before they can reason about inanimate objects.

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Definitions:

Molecular Formula

A notation representing the number and type of atoms in a molecule without depicting the bonds (e.g., H2O for water).

IR

Infrared spectroscopy, a technique used to identify and study chemicals through the absorption of infrared radiation, providing insights into molecular vibrations and structures.

NMR

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, a spectroscopic technique that provides detailed information about the structure, dynamics, and environment of molecules.

Type I Error

The mistake of rejecting a true null hypothesis in hypothesis testing, also known as a "false positive."