When Talking to His Dad, Nicholas Says, "See That Fish

question 127

Multiple Choice

When talking to his dad, Nicholas says, "See that fish. It has smooth skin so that it won't cut other fish when it swims with them." Nicholas is demonstrating

• A) a commitment to teleological explanations.
• B) his understanding of essentialism.
• C) theory of mind.
• D) his sophisticated understanding of animals.

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Definitions:

Sensory Skills

The abilities related to the detection, identification, and interpretation of sensory information from the environment.

Cooking Food

The process of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients, which can increase digestibility and reduce foodborne pathogens.

Caloric Gain

The increase in calories obtained and absorbed from food and beverages, contributing to energy resources or weight gain.

Foraging

The act of searching for and exploiting food resources by animals, including humans.