What Does Gelman (1969) Indicate as an Important Factor in a Child's

question 29

Multiple Choice

What does Gelman (1969) indicate as an important factor in a child's performance on conservation tasks?

• A) improved attention to relevant aspects
• B) improved intuitive thought
• C) mastery of animism
• D) creativity and imagination

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Definitions:

Noticeable Difference

The smallest change in a stimulus that can be detected by the senses.

Minimum Change

The least alteration that can occur in a situation or in the value of a variable.

Absolute Threshold

The minimum intensity of a stimulus at which it can be detected by an individual at least 50% of the time.

Difference Threshold

The smallest detectable difference between two stimuli that a person is able to sense, also known as the just noticeable difference (JND).