Suppose that you show a small boy two bars of fresh fudge that are equal on all dimensions (exactly the same size, shape, and weight). You ask him if the two bars are the same, and he says "Yes." You then cut one of the bars into 10 chunks as h
You are surprised when he now asks if he can have the cut up fudge because it has more candy than the intact bar. This episode illustrates that the youngster:
a. probably is retarded.
b. lacks the concept of object permanence.
c. is in the preoperational stage.
d. is in the concrete operational stage.
Answer c % correct 64 a= 0 b= 18 c= 64 d= 7 r = .39
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a. automatic thoughts. b. hopefulness theory. c. cognitive distortions. d. delusions.
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a. rely on the values of others when making their decisions b. trust the wisdom of their bodies c. seek help from the clergy d. do what their parents expect them to do
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a. rapid decline. c. gradual, minor decline. b. holding at a plateau. d. substantial loss in stamina.