When Lara and Mick Cannot Resolve Their Dispute Amicably, Lara

question 24

Multiple Choice

When Lara and Mick cannot resolve their dispute amicably, Lara initiates a lawsuit against Mick. Lara is

• A)the case of first impression.
• B)the persuasive authority.
• C)the plaintiff.
• D)the defendant.

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Definitions:

Preoperationalism

A stage in child cognitive development where children from about 2 to 7 years old engage in symbolic play and struggle with logic and taking the perspective of others.

Concrete Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which children gain the abilities of logical thought about concrete events, understanding the concepts of conservation, and the ability to classify and serial order.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget’s theory of cognitive development during which children from about 2 to 7 years old develop memory and imagination, but are not yet able to perform operations (logical reasoning tasks).

Sensorimotor

A developmental stage in early childhood where learning occurs through interacting with the environment using basic motor and sensory skills.