Follow-Up Research on Preoperational Thought Indicates That Preschoolers Can Successfully

question 66

Multiple Choice

Follow-up research on preoperational thought indicates that preschoolers can successfully solve a conservation-of-number task when the task

• A) includes only three items rather than six or seven.
• B) deals with everyday objects, such as balls or dolls, rather than abstract concepts.
• C) is performed by their parents rather than unfamiliar experimenters.
• D) is performed with their own toys rather than unfamiliar objects.

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Definitions:

Assessment

The process of evaluating or analyzing something to determine its nature, quality, or significance.

Continuum

A continuous sequence in which adjacent elements are not perceptibly different from each other, although the extremes are quite distinct.

Mismatch Syndrome

The incongruence felt when there's a discrepancy between an individual's environment and their cultural or personal expectations.

Cultural Values

The core principles and standards that guide the behavior and practices of a cultural group, influencing individual attitudes, customs, and ethics.