Which Problem Might Give a 3-Year-Old the Toughest Time

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which problem might give a 3-year-old the toughest time?

• A)Asking her to compare the number of jelly beans to the number of raisins
• B)Asking her to compare the number of quarters to the number of pennies
• C)Asking her to compare the number of shoes to the number of dresses
• D)Asking her to compare the number of cars to the number of trucks

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals perceive, think, and gain an understanding of their world through the interaction and influence of genetic and learned factors.

Formal Operations

Piaget’s final stage of cognitive development, characterized by the ability to think abstractly.

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and his theory of cognitive development.

Sensorimotor

A developmental stage in infants and toddlers coined by Piaget that involves learning through interacting with the environment, using sensory experiences and motor actions.