Seven-Year-Old Xavier Is Given the Following Pair of Statements: "All

question 30

Multiple Choice

Seven-year-old Xavier is given the following pair of statements: "All of the balls in the tub are either red or blue. My ball is also in the tub." When asked, "What color is my ball?" he is able to answer correctly, "red or blue." A Piagetian researcher would say that Xavier is

• A) incapable of abstract thinking.
• B) capable of propositional thinking.
• C) incapable of formal operational thinking.
• D) capable of hypothetical-deductive reasoning.
• E) capable of metacognition.

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Definitions:

Strong Arguments

Persuasive arguments that are logical, well-supported, and convincing.

Weak Arguments

Arguments that lack solid reasoning, evidence, or both, often failing to convincingly support the stated claim.

Tolerance for Ambiguity

The ability to remain comfortable and react constructively in situations that are unclear, complex, or not immediately understandable.

Name Brand

A brand that is widely recognized by the public and usually associated with a certain level of quality, reliability, and status.