According to Piaget, 4-Year-Olds Cannot Solve a Conservation-Of-Liquid Problem Because

question 48

Multiple Choice

According to Piaget, 4-year-olds cannot solve a conservation-of-liquid problem because they

• A) focus on the height of the water, failing to realize that changes in width compensate for the changes in height.
• B) do not notice the difference in appearance between the water levels in the two glasses.
• C) have limited experience with the task materials.
• D) do not understand the point of the question, "Which glass holds more water?"

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