When the family dog dies at home, Timmy does not understand how this could happen. He doesn't see any marks on the dog, and without any physical signs, Cory doesn't believe the dog could actually be dead. This suggests that Cory does not understand the _____ of death.

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Cory's disbelief that the dog could be dead without physical signs indicates a lack of understanding of the biological causality of death, which involves recognizing that death is caused by internal biological factors, not just external physical injuries.

When the Family Dog Dies at Home, Timmy Does Not