Elias Is Shown 15 Matchbox Cars,5 of Which Are Blue

question 6

Multiple Choice

Elias is shown 15 matchbox cars,5 of which are blue and 10 of which are red.When asked,"Are there more red cars or cars?" Elias responds,"More red cars." This class inclusion problem shows that Elias __________.

• A) uses animistic thinking
• B) uses magical thinking
• C) has mastered the ability to conserve
• D) has difficulty with hierarchical classification

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Definitions:

Intuition

The ability to understand or know something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning, often based on experience.

Gut Feelings

Intuitive judgments or responses that are not based on rational analysis but on instinct.

Visualize

The practice of forming a mental image of something, used as a technique to enhance comprehension, creativity, or problem-solving.

Imagery

The use of vivid or figurative language to represent objects, actions, or ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.