Which of the Following Examples Best Illustrates the Concept of Horizontal

question 122

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best illustrates the concept of horizontal décalage?

• A) A 6-year-old can solve class inclusion problems whereas a 4-year-old cannot.
• B) A 7-year-old conserves mass and liquids but fails to show object permanence.
• C) A 10-year old can solve all versions of the classic Piagetian conservation tasks.
• D) A 14-year-old reasons abstractly on the third-eye problem but not on the four-beakers problem.

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