Ronald Is in the First Grade and Is Given an Addition

question 499

Multiple Choice

Ronald is in the first grade and is given an addition worksheet to complete. At one point on the worksheet, the problems 2 + 5 = and 5 + 2 = are side-by-side. Ronald uses his fingers to count out each problem, although the same numbers are used but in a different order. Ronald is illustrating his lack of

• A)reversibility.
• B)object permanence.
• C)animism.
• D)egocentric thought.

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Definitions:

Substitutes

Goods, such as tacos and pizza, that relate in such a way that an increase in the price of one shifts the demand for the other rightward.

Honey

A sweet, viscous food substance made by bees from the nectar of flowers.

Expectation

The anticipation or belief regarding the future performance of the economy, markets, or individual financial assets.

CDs

Certificates of Deposit, a financial product offered by banks that provides an interest rate premium in exchange for the customer agreeing to leave a lump-sum deposit untouched for a predetermined period.