An Investigator Shows a Child Two Equally Full Beakers of Water

question 143

Multiple Choice

An investigator shows a child two equally full beakers of water and then pours one of them into a taller, thinner container. The child says that the taller, thinner container has more water. This observation indicates that the child lacks

• A) schemas.
• B) the concept of object permanence.
• C) the concept of conservation.
• D) ego integrity.

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Definitions:

Cerebrovascular Accident

Another term for a stroke, a medical condition where poor blood flow to the brain results in cell death, causing possible long-term disability or death.

Herniated Intervertebral Disk

A condition where the soft center of a spinal disk pushes through a tear in the tougher exterior casing, often causing pain and nerve irritation.

Hyporeflexia

A condition characterized by below-normal or absent reflexes, which can be indicative of peripheral nervous system damage.

Babinski Sign

A reflex action of the toes, where they fan out when the sole of the foot is stimulated, indicating possible neurological damage.