During a Conservation-Of-Water Problem, Wanda Recognizes That a Change in the Height

question 13

Multiple Choice

During a conservation-of-water problem, Wanda recognizes that a change in the height of the water is compensated for by a change in its width. This example demonstrates that Wanda is capable of

• A) seriation.
• B) decentration.
• C) reversibility.
• D) hypothetico-deductive reasoning.

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The observable traits or characteristics of an organism, resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment.

Allele

One of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of both visible and non-visible traits.

Gamete

A fully developed haploid reproductive cell from either a male or female that can merge with one of the opposite sex during sexual reproduction, leading to the creation of a zygote.