Because They _______, Lizards and Snakes Will Position Themselves in the Sun

question 154

Multiple Choice

Because they _______, lizards and snakes will position themselves in the sun to warm their bodies.

• A) are ectotherms
• B) need to maintain a constant body temperature
• C) have high metabolic rates
• D) are heterotherms
• E) are endotherms

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Definitions:

Concrete Operations

a stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which children gain the ability to think logically about concrete events.

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of operational thought.

Sensorimotor

A developmental stage in early childhood, as proposed by Piaget, where children learn about and experience the world primarily through their senses and motor actions.

Formal Operations

The final stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, starting around age 12, where individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically.