Erica,who Is 10 Months Old,is Trying to Solve the Problem

question 91

Multiple Choice

Erica,who is 10 months old,is trying to solve the problem of obtaining a toy on a high shelf.According to Piaget,if she has reached the fourth substage of the sensorimotor stage,which of the following is most likely to occur?

• A) She will quickly lose interest in the problem and forget the toy.
• B) She will choose a strategy to attempt to get the toy and persist with that strategy even if it fails repeatedly.
• C) She will become frustrated and simply cry until she falls asleep.
• D) She will attempt a strategy that was successful in obtaining a book on a high shelf in the past.

Differentiate between observational and experimental studies.

Identify and explain common sources of bias in surveys and studies.

Recognize factors important in designing questionnaires to minimize errors.

Understand the concept of sampling and various sampling techniques.

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