Which Statement Best Captures Why a Child May Fail a Water

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which statement best captures why a child may fail a water conservation task?

• A)"They can reverse the action mentally and can see that the amount of water is the same."
• B)"They fail to understand that the amount of water remains the same even though the appearance of the water changes."
• C)"They have a weak attention span and are unable to pay attention to the researcher's instruction."
• D)"They focus on both the glass height and the amount of water used in the task."

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Definitions:

Retinal Disparity

The slight difference in the visual images that reach each eye, leading to depth perception.

Stroboscopic Movement

An optical illusion where continuous motion is perceived from a series of rapidly presented, static images.

Retinal Disparity

The slight difference in the visual images that each eye perceives because of the varying angles from which each eye views the world, contributing to depth perception.

Blindsight

A condition in which a person can respond to visual stimuli without consciously perceiving them, often occurring after damage to the primary visual cortex.