What Pattern of Responses Has Been Found When Experimenters Ask

question 105

Multiple Choice

What pattern of responses has been found when experimenters ask young children questions regarding appearance/reality distinctions?

• A) Three-year-olds answer incorrectly while 4-year-olds do not.
• B) Three- and 4-year-olds answer incorrectly, and 6-year-olds answer correctly.
• C) Three-year-olds answer incorrectly, while 4-year-olds are confused and sometimes answer correctly and sometimes incorrectly; however, 6-year-olds answer correctly.
• D) Three-year-olds answer incorrectly; however, by the age of 9, children still sometimes answer incorrectly.

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Definitions:

Ambiguous Situations

Circumstances characterized by uncertainty, unclear options, or lack of specific information, requiring interpretation or decision-making with limited guidance.

Clear Sense

A thorough understanding or perception of a situation, concept, or task at hand.

Instrumental Values

Beliefs or values that act as methods or tools for achieving desired end states or objectives.

Terminal Values

Fundamental beliefs or ideals that a person or organization considers to be of the utmost importance and that guide behavior and decision-making.