It Is Common in Nonindustrialized Societies to

question 56

Multiple Choice

It is common in nonindustrialized societies to

• A) describe individuals as young or old but not as middle-aged.
• B) describe individuals as middle-aged.
• C) not have any words for old or young.
• D) not give much importance to an individual's age.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed, a concept crucial in cognitive development in infancy.

Conservation

The understanding that some properties of an object or substance remain the same even when its appearance is altered in some way, a concept important in cognitive development.

Mnemonic Devices

Techniques or tools that aid in the memorization and retrieval of information through associations and patterns.

Color Blindness

A deficiency in the way one sees color, with the inability to distinguish certain shades of color or, in more severe cases, see color at all.