Allison Is a 16-Year-Old Who Shows an Increasing Ability to Plan

question 2

Multiple Choice

Allison is a 16-year-old who shows an increasing ability to plan and think ahead. She has sent for college information and has made financial plans to help pay for college. She is in which of the following of Piaget's stages of cognitive development?

• A) concrete operational thought
• B) preoperational thought
• C) formal operational thought
• D) sensorimotor thought

Understand the basic concepts and terminology in psycholinguistics.

Acknowledge the significance of generativity and displacement in language.

Recognize the arbitrary nature of linguistic symbols.

Comprehend the ongoing development of cognitive and linguistic skills beyond the physical evolution of the human brain.

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Definitions:

Pneumonia

An inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affecting the microscopic air sacs, caused by infectious agents such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi, leading to symptoms such as cough, fever, and difficulty breathing.

Activity Tolerance

The level of exercise or activity that a person can perform without undue discomfort or risk of complication.

Plan of Care

A detailed, individualized plan developed by healthcare professionals outlining the patient’s goals, treatment, and interventions.

Decreased Resistance

A decline in the body's ability to ward off infections or diseases, potentially due to factors like stress, malnutrition, or illness.