Research Involving Infants' Numerical Knowledge Suggests That 6-Month-Olds Can

question 110

Multiple Choice

Research involving infants' numerical knowledge suggests that 6-month-olds can

• A) discriminate quantities up to five.
• B) perform simple addition, but not subtraction.
• C) distinguish among large sets of items.
• D) add and subtract large sets of items.

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Definitions:

Organic Compound

A chemical compound containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, possibly alongside other elements, usually found in living organisms.

Butylamine

A primary amine with the formula C4H9NH2, used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other chemicals.

Secondary Amine

A type of amine where the nitrogen atom is attached to two organic substituents and one hydrogen.

Primary Amine

Organic compounds containing nitrogen, characterized by a nitrogen atom attached to one alkyl or aryl group.