Which of the Following Is True of Typical 5-Year-Olds

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of typical 5-year-olds?

• A) They have imaginary companions.
• B) They engage in temper tantrums directed at no one.
• C) They engage in solitary play.
• D) They understand the concept of conservation.

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Definitions:

Pupil

the black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye, which regulates the amount of light that enters the eye.

Sensation

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment.

Perception

The process of organizing, identifying, and interpreting sensory information to represent and understand the environment or an event.

Difference Threshold

The minimum difference in physical stimulation required to detect a difference between sensory inputs.