Paul Is Elder Than His Brother Bryan

question 14

Multiple Choice

Paul is elder than his brother Bryan. Their ages are consecutive integers whose product is 506. How old are Bryan and Paul?

• A) Bryan is 22, Paul is 23
• B) Bryan is 16, Paul is 17
• C) Bryan is 28, Paul is 29
• D) Bryan is 34, Paul is 35

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Definitions:

Formal-Operational Thought

The stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development during which individuals develop the ability to think abstractly, logically, and systematically, typically beginning in adolescence.

Concrete-Operational Thought

A stage in cognitive development, as theorized by Piaget, where children can think logically about concrete events.

Symbolic Function

The ability to use symbols, signs, or objects to represent something that is not physically present.

Preoperational Thought

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by symbolic thinking, egocentrism, and a lack of logical operations.