Maria, Who Is 9 Years of Age Observes Two Identical

question 52

Multiple Choice

Maria, who is 9 years of age observes two identical balls of clay and watches as her teacher rolls one ball of clay into a long hot-dog shape and leaves the other ball of clay in the original round ball. Maria is then asked which piece has more clay. She says that both shapes have the same mount. Maria understands object ______.

• A) typing
• B) constancy
• C) identity
• D) reversibility

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Definitions:

Familiarity

The state of being easily recognizable or well-known to someone due to repeated exposure or experience.

Accountability

The obligation of an individual or organization to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner.

Practical Intelligence

Intelligence that involves the ability to solve everyday problems by utilizing knowledge gained from experience in order to adapt to, shape, or select environments.

Sternberg's Triarchic Theory

A theory of intelligence that considers analytic, creative, and practical aspects.