A Friend Claims That His 10-Month-Old Daughter Appears to Be

question 59

Essay

A friend claims that his 10-month-old daughter appears to be counting because she prefers a bowl with many cookies to a bowl with one cookie. First, fill your friend in on research on the math abilities of young infants, focusing on whether or not infants can count. Then describe any two principles that your friend can expect his daughter to use when she counts during her preschool years.

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Definitions:

Government Program

Initiatives or plans implemented by the government to achieve specific social, economic, or political goals.

User Charges

are fees paid by the users of a public service or good, which are often used to fund the operation or maintenance of the service.

Voter Benefits

The advantages or improvements a voter may receive as a result of voting for a particular candidate, policy, or referendum.

Representative Democracy

A form of government in which elected officials represent a group of people, making decisions and passing laws on their behalf.