Alex Is 15 Years Old

question 60

Multiple Choice

Alex is 15 years old. He doesn't have a part-time job, his grades are poor, and his parents are worried that he is skipping school. Recently Alex has become highly involved in political issues, including the legalization of medical use marijuana. According to Piaget, Alex is in the _____ stage of cognitive development.

• A) concrete operational
• B) formal operational
• C) sensorimotor
• D) preoperational

Understand the distinction between achievement, aptitude, and standardized tests.

Understand the difference and purposes of aptitude and achievement tests.

Explain the paradox of choice and its implications.

Describe and understand the concept of the representativeness heuristic and its relation to base rates.

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Definitions:

American System

An economic plan developed in the early 19th century by Henry Clay, advocating for a strong role for federal government in promoting infrastructure, a protective tariff to support American industry, and a national bank to foster development.

Surplus Goods

Items that exceed what is needed or used, often produced in larger quantities than necessary, leading to excess inventory.

Jethro Wood

An American inventor credited with the patented design of the cast iron plow with replaceable parts in the early 19th century.

James Watt

James Watt was a Scottish inventor, mechanical engineer, and chemist best known for his improvements to the steam engine, which played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution.