Suppose a Toddler Pulls a Dog's Tail and the Dog

question 29

Multiple Choice

Suppose a toddler pulls a dog's tail and the dog growls at her. If the toddler's parent says, "The dog growled because you pulled his tail," this would be:

• A) An argument because the parent is trying to convince the toddler not to pull the dog's tail.
• B) An explanation because the parent is trying to help the toddler understand why the dog growled.
• C) An argument because the parent is trying to convince the toddler that it's true that the dog growled.
• D) An explanation because the parent is trying to teach the toddler how to use the word growl.

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Definitions:

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which oxygen is absorbed and carbon dioxide is released within the lungs and at a cellular level.

Ingested Drug

A substance taken orally and absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract for medicinal or recreational purposes.

Therapeutic Response

The body’s reaction to a given treatment, indicating the effectiveness of the therapy in healing or alleviating symptoms.

Vulnerability

The quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.