Paco, age 4, has been given six different toys, and his mother is working with him to learn to count using the toys. According to research conducted by developmental psychologist Rochel Gelman, which behavior would Paco exhibit?
A. show his mother that each toy is assigned the same number as other similar toys
B. count the toys when they are not visible to him
C. show that even though he gets the "names" of the numbers wrong, he would do so consistently
D. count the number of toys flawlessly and with precision
Answer: C
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