As a Rule, a Preoperational Child Who Is Asked Which

question 148

Multiple Choice

As a rule, a preoperational child who is asked which row of coins "has more" answers that the longer one has more (even if the two rows both have seven coins) . What kind of experience is most likely to enable the child to give the correct answer?

• A) First test the child on conservation of weight and conservation of volume tasks.
• B) First ask the same question about rows of three coins each.
• C) First let the child spend an hour playing with coins.
• D) First give the child a lecture about the properties of the number system.

Understand the impact of sensory adaptation on perception, such as aftereffect experiences with color vision.

Recognize the role of feature detectors in responding selectively to specific aspects of a visual stimulus.

Understand the principles and techniques of cognitive therapy.

Identify cognitive distortions and strategies for cognitive restructuring.

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The extent to which the act of measuring influences the measurement or behavior being observed.

Construct Validity

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Split-half Reliability

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