When Little Ella Points to a Sheep at the Zoo

question 68

Short Answer

When little Ella points to a sheep at the zoo and says "Doggie," her parents smile and adore how cute she is. They don't realize that she has lumped the sheep into her own mental category of all four-legged animals because the family has a dog at home. This mistake demonstrates ________.

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Definitions:

Character

The set of moral and ethical traits and behaviors that are considered desirable in a person, often forming the basis of individual integrity.

Infancy

The early stage in human development, extending from birth to around 2 years old, characterized by rapid physical and cognitive growth.

Relationship

A connection, association, or involvement between two or more individuals, entities, or concepts.

Trust

A strong conviction in someone or something's dependability, accuracy, capability, or robustness.