Kia, age 14, uses hypothetico-deductive reasoning. Therefore, she probably
A) makes predictions about variables that might affect an outcome and then deduces logical, testable inferences from that hypothesis.
B) starts with what she knows, conducts observations, and revises her approach to problem solving.
C) cannot yet think of alternatives when her predictions about an outcome are not confirmed.
D) is strongly motivated to identify and experiment with new memory strategies, although she may not yet use new strategies effectively.
A
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a. True b. False
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