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Alejandro is eating Cheerios. His mother gives him a bowl of 8 cheerios. She makes herself a bowl of 20 cheerios. Alejandro immediately cries because he recognizes Mom has more. This relies on which core knowledge system?

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Alejandro's recognition that his mother has more Cheerios than him, and his subsequent emotional reaction, relate to the concept of theory of mind (TOM), which refers to the understanding that others have different thoughts and perspectives.

Step-by-step explanation:

The scenario you described with Alejandro crying because his mother has more Cheerios than him is related to a core knowledge system. Specifically, this incident is reflecting the concept known as theory of mind (TOM), which is a cognitive ability that develops in children between the ages of 3 and 5. Theory of mind allows children to understand that other people have thoughts, feelings, and beliefs that are different from their own.

In Alejandro's case, he is recognizing a difference in quantity between his bowl and his mother's, and is expressing his understanding that they each have different amounts. His emotional reaction suggests that he desires equality or perhaps more for himself, which at this stage of development, is characteristic of a growing awareness of fairness and perspective taking, key components of theory of mind.

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Answer:

Countable and or numerable items set core knowledge systems

Step-by-step explanation:

Core knowledge systems includes; a) Geometry and spatial systems, b) Countable items sets systems, c) Inanimate object knowledge system, d) Animate agents or creatures e) Social identification and interaction

Within the countable items, number set knowledge system are three principles including the reduction of accuracy as the number values increases, same disposition to items that are being counted, arithmetic sensibilities

Given that Alejandro is able to recognize that the sum of the cheerios he has is less than the sum of cheerios his mom has, it is related to the countable items set system, and Alejandro is displaying arithmetic sensibilities

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