Which Statement Is Supported by Follow-Up Research on Formal Operational

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which statement is supported by follow-up research on formal operational thought?

• A) School-age children show the glimmerings of hypothetico-deductive reasoning, although they are less competent at it than adolescents.
• B) With respect to propositional thought in an entirely verbal mode, school-age children can reason from premises that contradict reality.
• C) Adolescents find it more difficult than school-age children to grasp the logical necessity of propositional reasoning.
• D) School-age children can easily explain why a pattern of observations supports a hypothesis, when they recognize the connection between the two.

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Definitions:

Floating Calipers

A disc brake caliper that “floats,” or moves back and forth, on bolts in its mounting hardware when the brakes are applied.

Fixed Calipers

Brake calipers that are mounted in a stationary position with pistons arranged on opposing sides of the rotor, applying brake pressure evenly.

Drum Brake Micrometer

A tool used to measure brake drum diameter and to check for out-of-round.

Out-of-round

A condition where a component, such as a rotor or drum, is not perfectly circular, leading to uneven wear or vibration.