The Preoperational Stage Extends from Approximately

question 22

Multiple Choice

The preoperational stage extends from approximately

• A) age 1 to age 3.
• B) age 2 to age 4.
• C) age 2 to age 7.
• D) age 7 to age 11.

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Definitions:

Biological Need

A fundamental requirement that supports the survival and well-being of living organisms.

Appetite Hormone

Regulatory substances in the body like ghrelin, which influences hunger and feeding behaviors.

Orexin

A neurotransmitter involved in regulating wakefulness and appetite.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for the production of many of the body's essential hormones, influencing bodily functions such as temperature regulation, thirst, hunger, sleep, and mood.