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) general
B) precise
C) hypothetical
D) parsimonious

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A theory that is more precise is one that makes more specific and accurate predictions. Therefore, a theory that predicts a specific age range (12 to 20) for the development of abstract reasoning is less precise than a theory that predicts a specific age (12).

A Theory That Predicts Children Will Develop Abstract Reasoning by Age