Threatened Species

question 19

Multiple Choice

Threatened species

• A)are rare species that are exploited by humans.
• B)are species likely to become endangered in the future.
• C)are currently in danger of extinction throughout all or most of their range.
• D)will be extinct within 100 years.
• E)are found only in captivity.

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Definitions:

Formal Operations

Formal operations is a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, where individuals gain the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.

Abstract Operational Stage

This term combines aspects of Piaget's concrete operational and formal operational stages, but correctly, it's the formal operational stage, where adolescents and adults think abstractly, reason logically, and plan systematically.

Tertiary Circular Reactions

A cognitive developmental stage in Piaget's theory, occurring around 12 to 18 months, where infants experiment with new activities and explore the outcomes.

Sensorimotor Period

The first stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring from birth to about age 2, where infants learn through sensory experiences and manipulating objects.