When Shown a LEGO Structure Made to Look Like a Crayon

question 3

Multiple Choice

When shown a LEGO structure made to look like a crayon, 3-year-old Astrid said that the object "really and truly" was a crayon. Astrid is having trouble with

• A) class inclusion.
• B) hierarchical classification.
• C) the appearance-reality distinction.
• D) conservation.

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Definitions:

Situational Control

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Fiedler's Contingency Theory

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Delegating Style

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