A theory that predicts children will develop abstract reasoning by age 12 is more ________ than a theory that predicts the development of abstract reasoning by ages 12 to 20.
A)parsimonious
B)general
C)precise
D)hypothetical

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A theory that predicts a specific age (12) for the development of abstract reasoning is more precise than one that gives a broader age range (12 to 20). Precision refers to the exactness of a prediction or measurement.

A Theory That Predicts Children Will Develop Abstract Reasoning by Age