If You Were to Ask Nine-Year-Old Sharlise the Following Questions

question 116

Multiple Choice

If you were to ask nine-year-old Sharlise the following questions, with which would Piaget predict that she'd have the greatest struggle?

• A) "What did you do in school today?"
• B) "What do you want to do for your tenth birthday party?"
• C) "What color do you want Mommy to dye your hair?"
• D) "Do you think there will ever be a female president?"

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