Alejandro Is 3 Years Old

question 69

Multiple Choice

Alejandro is 3 years old.He is now able to sort his blocks by color.Alejandro has developed:

• A) a new behavioral scheme.
• B) a new mental scheme.
• C) object permanence.
• D) the ability to assimilate.

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Definitions:

Tinbergen

Refers to Nikolaas Tinbergen, a pioneering ethologist known for his contributions to the study of animal behavior, including the concept of the four levels of analysis.

Herring Gull Chicks

Young offspring of the herring gull, a large species of seagull that is often found in the northern hemisphere near coastal areas.

Pecking Response

Innate behavior observed in birds where they peck at objects, often triggered by specific stimuli and linked to feeding or investigative actions.

Fixed Action Pattern

Innate, pre-programmed responses triggered by specific stimuli in animals.