Question

Camilla, age 5, often uses an empirical approach instead of a logical approach to solve problems. After failing at a class-inclusion task at school, her teacher provided a logical explanation for solving the problem correctly. Based on recent studies, Camillas future performance on this task should:

A) improve rapidly.
B) be similar to that of an 8-year-old child.
C) decrease slightly.
D) remain the same.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) improve rapidly.

Explanation:

Camilla's performance on this task should improve rapidly. Camilla is good when it comes to using empirical approach, but she may not be so good using logical problems. However, for the teacher to show her how to use logical approach, this gives Camilla an edge because she can do this task now both logically that she has been taught and empirically, since she observed what her teacher taught her.