Jinjing Can Observe Her Own Actions and Abilities from an Outside

question 158

Multiple Choice

Jinjing can observe her own actions and abilities from an outside frame of reference and is still able to reflect on her own inner feelings. Jinjing is showing _____ and is probably in the _____ stage.

• A) internalization; preoperational
• B) externalization; concrete operational
• C) self-esteem; preoperational
• D) self-awareness; concrete operational

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Definitions:

Notochord

A flexible rod-like structure in the early stages of embryos in all chordates, providing skeletal support.

Blastocoel

The fluid-filled cavity of a blastula.

Archenteron

The primitive gut formed during the early development of an embryo, which later differentiates into the digestive tract of an animal.

Ectoderm

The embryonic external layer of cells or tissue that forms early on and develops into the skin and nervous system.