Which Describes the Cognitive Abilities of School-Age Children

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which describes the cognitive abilities of school-age children?

• A) Have developed the ability to reason abstractly
• B) Are capable of scientific reasoning and formal logic
• C) Progress from making judgments based on what they reason to making judgments based on what they see
• D) Are able to classify, to group and sort, and to hold a concept in their minds while making decisions based on that concept

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Definitions:

Judge

An official appointed to decide cases in a court of law.

Jury

A group of citizens selected to hear the evidence in a legal case and make a decision or verdict based on the facts presented during the trial.

Civil Disputes

Conflicts between individuals, corporations, or government bodies resolved through the civil justice system, rather than criminal proceedings.

Not Guilty

A legal verdict indicating that the prosecution has not proved beyond a reasonable doubt that the accused committed the crime.