The Text Describes a Study in Which Children Were Shown

question 2

Multiple Choice

The text describes a study in which children were shown a candy box with the lid closed.The researcher asked them to predict what was in the box.Naturally, the children said, "Candy." Next, the researcher showed the children that, in reality, there were pencils in the box.Finally, the researcher asked the children to predict what a friend will say is in the box.____________ tend to say ____________.

• A) Normal 4-year-olds; "pencils."
• B) Normal 4-year-olds; "candy."
• C) Autistic 4-year-olds; "candy."
• D) Autistic 4-year-olds; nothing, because they have not acquired language.

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Definitions:

Excess Amortization

The portion of amortization expenses that exceeds the cash or profit generated by the asset being amortized, typically relevant in high depreciation contexts.

Significant Influence

The power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of another entity, without having control over those policies.

Investment Account

A type of account held at a financial institution that holds securities, cash, and other assets in the name of the investor.