Joshua, a Ten-Year-Old Boy, Knows That Snakes Are Reptiles, All

question 22

Multiple Choice

Joshua, a ten-year-old boy, knows that snakes are reptiles, all reptiles are animals, and all animals are living things. In this scenario, Joshua organizes concepts in _____. 

• A)heuristics  
• B)mental sets  
• C)cognitive maps  
• D)hierarchies

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Definitions:

Erikson's Stage

Refers to one of the eight stages of psychosocial development identified by Erik Erikson, which humans progress through from infancy to adulthood.

3-Year-Old

Refers to a child at the age of three, a phase marked by rapid growth in language and social skills.

Water Spills

Accidental releases of water onto surfaces, potentially causing damage or requiring clean-up.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.