Which of the following characterize this concept of "number sense": (I) it is a faculty possessed by human infants and animals; (II) it is a specialized mental mechanism for processing numbers; (III) it is present in adults; (IV) it relies on verbal encoding.

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According to the statement, "number sense" is a faculty possessed by human infants and animals, indicating choice (I). It also states that it is a specialized mental mechanism for processing numbers, indicating choice (II). However, it does not mention that "number sense" relies on verbal encoding, eliminating choice (IV). Lastly, the statement mentions that "number sense" is present in adults, but it is not exclusively for adults, eliminating choice (III). Therefore, the best choice is A, which includes (I) and (II).

Which of the Following Characterize This Concept of "Number Sense