When a Young Child Is Asked Which Beaker Has More

question 8

Multiple Choice

When a young child is asked which beaker has more liquid in it, the child ignores the width of the beakers and looks only at the height of the beakers. This child is exhibiting _____.

• A) centration
• B) egocentrism
• C) conservation
• D) object permanence

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time a machine is operated in the production process, used for allocating manufacturing overheads.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated overhead rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a selected activity base.

Casting Department

A department within a manufacturing facility where molten materials are poured into molds to create product components.

Machine-Hours

Machine-hours are a measure of the amount of time machines are in operation, used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs in cost accounting.