Mrs Subway Asks Her Boy Chompy If He Wants His

question 27

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Subway asks her boy Chompy if he wants his sandwich in one or two pieces. Chompy says to keep it in one piece because he isn't hungry enough to eat two pieces. Chompy's answer indicates that he

• A)is decentered about the possible contents of the food.
• B)misunderstands about the meanings of numbers.
• C)applies hypothetico-deductive reasoning.
• D)does not yet understand conservation.

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Definitions:

Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone, initially growing separately from the shaft but later merging to form a complete bone.

Periosteum

A dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.

Diaphysis

The main or central shaft of a long bone.

Articular Cartilage

The smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints, facilitating smooth movement.