Noah Understands That His Dog and Cat Will Eventually Die

question 37

Multiple Choice

Noah understands that his dog and cat will eventually die.However,he says that his mom and dad will live forever.Noah is having trouble understanding the death subconcept of __________.

• A) finality
• B) universality
• C) applicability
• D) causation

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Definitions:

Erikson

A developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings, outlining eight stages from infancy to adulthood.

Old Age

A stage of life usually associated with retirement, slowing physical and mental faculties, and changes in social roles, typically considered to start at 65 years old.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of a person's mind that acts as a self-critical conscience, reflecting social standards learned from parents and teachers.

Guilty Feelings

Relates to emotions of remorse or regret typically associated with the belief of having done something wrong.