In Which of the Following Situations Is a Child Most

question 45

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations is a child most likely to be learning a concept through a buildup of associations?

• A) Because all of his teddy bears are brown, 2-year-old Harry thinks that all bears are brown.
• B) When a strange man comes to the house, Mother introduces him to 3-year-old Regina as "Uncle Albert." Regina asks, "What's an 'uncle'?"
• C) When peas are served at dinner, 7-year-old Molly proclaims, "I don't like peas now and will never, ever like them!"
• D) To help himself remember what a trapezoid is, 12-year-old Mark repeats the definition to himself several times in a row.

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Definitions:

Preschool

An educational establishment or learning environment for children typically ages 3 to 5 years, prior to compulsory education at primary school.

Physical Contact

The act of touching or being in direct contact with another person or object, which can have various implications in different contexts.

Newborn

A baby from birth to a few months old, particularly during the first 28 days of life outside the womb.

Nursery

A room or area designated for the care and nourishment of young children or infants.