Which of the Following Statements Is True About Preschoolers

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about preschoolers?

• A) They are often confused by subtle distinctions between mental states, such as "know" and "forget."
• B) They believe their mental activity is busiest while they wait, look at pictures, listen to stories, or read books.
• C) They understand that when a person shows no obvious cues that he or she is thinking, mental activity is still occurring.
• D) They focus on the process of thinking rather than on the outcomes.

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