When five-year-old Monarch says, "Butterflies exist to make the world more beautiful for people to look at," she is providing a great example of
A)the core knowledge hypothesis.
B)a teleological explanation.
C)an orienting response.
D)intersubjectivity.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Monarch's statement provides a teleological explanation because it is describing the purpose or end result of butterflies' existence. This type of explanation is based on goals or intentions rather than causation, and is commonly found in children's early conceptualizations of the natural world.

When Five-Year-Old Monarch Says, "Butterflies Exist to Make the World