When a Child Calls a Stick "Spoon," Why Is That

question 14

Multiple Choice

When a child calls a stick "spoon," why is that considered an important indicator of ability?

• A) The child perceives the difference between sticks and spoons.
• B) The child is able to separate the word from the object it represents through pretense.
• C) The child knows what the words mean.
• D) A stick can do the same work as a spoon.

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Definitions:

Outstanding Stock

The number of shares that have been issued by a company and are held by investors, including both public shareholders and company insiders or officers.

Common Stock

A form of corporate equity ownership, a type of security representing a claim on part of the company's assets and earnings.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, often with dividend payment preferences.

Stock Dividend

A dividend payment made to shareholders in the form of additional shares of stock rather than cash.