Baby Lee Has Just Discovered That Banging on a Big

question 15

Multiple Choice

Baby Lee has just discovered that banging on a big pot produces a loud sound. He then decides to bang on a small pot to see what happens. A Piagetian would predict that such active experimentation with the environment would be most likely to first emerge in a child who is

• A) 24 hours old.
• B) 24 days old.
• C) 12 months old.
• D) 24 months old.

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Definitions:

Background Extinction

The natural rate at which species become extinct as part of earth's biological history, without human influence.

Genetic Diversity

The total number of genetic characteristics in the genetic makeup of a species, crucial for adaptation and survival amidst environmental changes.

Survival Fittest

A concept from evolutionary theory referring to the survival and reproduction of organisms that are best adapted to their environment.

Extinction Rate

The rate at which species become extinct, often accelerated by human activities and environmental changes.