Dan Arranges Two Rows of Pennies So They Are Equal

question 136

Multiple Choice

Dan arranges two rows of pennies so they are equal in length.A child views the rows and states that they have the same amount of pennies.He spreads out the pennies in the bottom row so that it is longer than the top one.The child now states that the bottom row has more pennies.This child is in Piaget's _____ stage of development.

• A)sensorimotor
• B)formal operational
• C)preoperational
• D)concrete operational

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Definitions:

Factor Analysis

A method in statistics for identifying essential variables, or factors, that elucidate the correlation patterns seen in a collection of observed variables.

Sensation Seeking

The tendency to pursue sensory pleasure and excitement, often taking physical, social, legal, and financial risks for the experience.

Item Analysis

A statistical process used to evaluate the effectiveness and reliability of items (questions) in tests and questionnaires.

Zuckerman

A surname associated with notable individuals, in psychology often referring to Marvin Zuckerman, known for his research on sensation seeking.