A Child Understands That If an Elephant Is Bigger Than

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Multiple Choice

A child understands that if an elephant is bigger than a bear and a bear is bigger than a cat, then an elephant is bigger than a cat. This demonstrates the child's understanding of _________.

• A) conservation
• B) transitivity
• C) class inclusion
• D) decentration

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Definitions:

Sociocultural Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines how social context and cultural norms influence individuals' thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

Reinforcement

In behavioral psychology, a stimulus that increases the likelihood of a behavior being repeated, which can be either positive (adding a desirable outcome) or negative (removing an undesirable outcome).

Structural Accommodation

Adjustments or changes made to physical environments or structures to support inclusivity or accessibility for individuals with specific needs.

Ethnicity

A category of people who identify with each other based on common ancestral, social, cultural, or national experiences.