The Study by DeLoache and Her Colleagues That Used a "Shrinking

question 48

Multiple Choice

The study by DeLoache and her colleagues that used a "shrinking room" demonstrated that young children's trouble with scale models is due to their

• A) trouble dealing with dual representation.
• B) inability to remember the location of a hidden toy.
• C) poor imagination skills.
• D) difficulty comprehending the meaning of maps.

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Definitions:

Income Inequality

The uneven distribution of income within a population, where earnings are not equally distributed among individuals or groups.

Progressive Income Tax

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable income of the taxpayer increases, aiming at a more equitable distribution of wealth.

After-Tax Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation that shows the distribution of income or wealth within an economy after accounting for taxes.

Before-Tax Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation that shows the distribution of income or wealth among individuals or households before taxes are applied.