Often when children are first introduced to mathematical word problems, they begin adding the two numbers listed within the problem rather than paying attention to the most important part of the problem, which asks "How many will you have LEFT?" This illustrates which barrier to problem solving?

a. perceptual
b. cultural
c. learned
d. emotional

a

Psychology

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Liz is typically anxious when she goes to the supermarket. Using the acronym SORC, the supermarket would be the

a) S. b) O. c) R. d) C.

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