When 5-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.

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Monarch's statement is a teleological explanation because it ascribes a purpose or goal (making the world more beautiful for people) to the existence of butterflies, which is characteristic of teleological reasoning. This type of reasoning is common in young children who often believe that objects and animals have inherent purposes related to human use or benefit.

When 5-Year-Old Monarch Says, "Butterflies Exist to Make the World