John Is a Professor of Mathematics and He Is Trying

question 174

Multiple Choice

John is a professor of mathematics and he is trying to teach basic algebra to his 10-year-old son.Based on your knowledge of concrete-operational thought, will John find it difficult for his son to acquire this skill at this age?

• A)Yes, because his son will not think logically about abstractions.
• B)Yes, because his son lacks capacity in short-term memory.
• C)No, because his son will have mastered relational logic.
• D)No, because his son will have mastered the use of internal, symbolic thought.

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