The pendulum problem described in the text is used to examine children's
A) systematic thinking.
B) egocentrism.
C) symbolic representations.
D) conservation.

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The pendulum problem is used to examine children's systematic thinking, as it tests their ability to logically and methodically explore and understand the factors that influence the pendulum's swing (e.g., length of string, weight of the pendulum, force of push). This is a part of Piaget's stages of cognitive development, specifically targeting the formal operational stage where abstract and systematic thinking skills are developed.

The Pendulum Problem Described in the Text Is Used to Examine