Which Statement About the Difference Between a 4-Year-Old and a 9-Year-Old

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the difference between a 4-year-old and a 9-year-old is TRUE?

• A) The 4-year-old can separate the relevant from the irrelevant, but the 9-year-old is unable to do so.
• B) The 9-year-old can apply abstract thought to the classification process whereas the 4-year-old is unable to do so.
• C) The 4-year-old will be able to think logically about concrete situations, whereas the 9-year-old is unable to do so.
• D) The 9-year-old can use mental categories more flexibly, inductively, and simultaneously, whereas the 4-year-old is unable to do so.

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Definitions:

Origins

Refers to the beginning or source of something, often used in discussions about the origins of societies, ideas, or species in historical or evolutionary contexts.

Micro

Refers to small-scale or minute aspects of something, often used in scientific and economic contexts.

Macro

Referring to large-scale or overall system levels, often used in opposition to micro, which focuses on smaller, individual elements.

Global Social Structures

The overarching patterns and systems that shape societies and cultures around the world, influencing how people interact on a global scale.