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elizabeth18

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Children are able to draw logically correct conclusions in problems with two true premises, but adolescents are able to draw logically correct conclusions in problems with ___________________ __premises.
 
  a. verbal
  b. counterfactual
  c. counterfeit
  d. unreasonable

Question 2

Bill is larger than Charles. Charles is larger than a house. Therefore, Bill is larger than a house. This is an example of
 
  a. metacognitive understanding.
  b. mastery goal orientation.
  c. coordination of theory with evidence.
  d. a syllogism.



itsakadoozi

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: b. counterfactual

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. a syllogism.



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