While counting four objects, Yoshiko says "1, 2, 4, 8" one time and "2, 1, 4, 8" the next time. This demonstrates that Yoshiko has failed to master the ____ principle of counting.
A) stable-order
B) cardinality
C) one-to-one
D) habituation

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The stable-order principle of counting states that numbers should be recited in a consistent, conventional order. Yoshiko's variation in the sequence of counting (saying "1, 2, 4, 8" in one instance and "2, 1, 4, 8" in another) indicates a misunderstanding of this principle.

While Counting Four Objects, Yoshiko Says "1, 2, 4, 8