An Investigator Who Wishes to Determine Whether a Child Understands

question 208

Multiple Choice

An investigator who wishes to determine whether a child understands the concept of conservation would be most likely to do which of the following?

• A) Place a toy behind a barrier and see whether the child reaches around it to get the toy.
• B) Ask a hypothetical question, such as "How could we move a mountain of whipped cream from one part of the city to another?"
• C) Show the child two equal rows of coins and then spread out one row and ask whether the rows are still the same.
• D) Demonstrate a way of playing with a toy, then give the child the toy and see whether he or she plays with it the same way.

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Definitions:

Requisite Variety

A principle in systems theory that states a system or organization must have a diversity and complexity of responses that matches the complexity of the environment it operates in.

Leader Complexity

The characteristic of a leader to understand, manage, and utilize various complex thoughts and behaviors in leading effectively.

Behavioral Flexibility

The ability of an individual to adapt and change their behavior based on the current situation or environment, which is crucial for effective leadership and interpersonal relations.

Mental Model

A cognitive framework comprising the assumptions, beliefs, and understandings about the world and ourselves which we use to interpret new experiences and information.