Developmental Psychologists Have Settled on Which Description of Children's Understanding

question 87

Multiple Choice

Developmental psychologists have settled on which description of children's understanding of living things?

• A) Children have only a shallow understanding of living things until they are 7 to 10 years old.
• B) Children understand the essential characteristics of living things by the age of 5 years.
• C) Young children simultaneously possess both mature and immature biological understanding.
• D) Children are fascinated by living things, especially animals.

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Definitions:

Champion

An advocate or supporter who promotes and defends a cause or individual.

Interdependence

Denotes a mutual reliance among members of a group or between groups, where actions of one have an effect on the others.

Cohesiveness

The degree to which members of a group or team are attracted to each other and motivated to stay in the group, influencing team dynamics and performance.

Norms

Implicit or explicit rules that govern the behavior of members within a group or society, shaping expectations and social conduct.