Trenton Was Playing in the Sandbox

question 120

Multiple Choice

Trenton was playing in the sandbox. He was pouring sand from a short, fat container into a tall, skinny container. When he poured the sand into the tall, skinny container, it looked to him as if it had more sand in it. Trenton could not figure out where the extra sand came from, and how it got into his container. As Trenton continues to try to solve this puzzle, he will experience considerable movement between states of cognitive _____ and _____ to produce cognitive change and eventual understanding.

• A) equilibrium; disequilibrium
• B) adaptation; organization
• C) classification; modification
• D) equilibration; categorization

Differentiate between absolute and comparative advantages.

Calculate opportunity costs from given data.

Understand the implications of trade on output and consumption in different economies.

Recognize the potential for mutual benefits from trade between individuals or nations.

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Definitions:

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