Which of the Following Would Be Most Likely to Improve

question 125

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be most likely to improve the standard of living of the residents of a less-developed country?

• A) the development of strong labor unions
• B) a sharp increase in the legal minimum wage
• C) an increase in expenditures on education and capital investment
• D) rapid growth rate of the money supply

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Definitions:

Conservation

In cognitive development, the understanding that certain properties of objects or substances do not change when their appearance is altered.

Preoperational Stage

The second stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of logical reasoning.

Birthday Parties

Celebratory events marking the anniversary of a person's birth, often involving social gatherings, decorations, and customs like cake and gifts.

Conservation

A cognitive principle in child development discovered by Piaget, indicating the understanding that quantity doesn't change despite changes in the shape or appearance of objects.