The Following 3-Year-Olds Are Asked to Count the Number of Fingers

question 74

Multiple Choice

The following 3-year-olds are asked to count the number of fingers they have on their left hand. Assuming that they each have five fingers, who best illustrates the one-to-one principle?

• A) Bobby, who says, "1, 4, 2!"
• B) Hannah, who says, "5, 3, 1, blastoff!"
• C) Ben, who says, "One hand has five fingers"
• D) Colby, who says, "1, 2, C, D, F."

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The unease in one's mind stemming from the coexistence of two or more opposing beliefs, ideas, or values within the same person.

Implicit Attitudes

Unconscious beliefs or feelings towards objects, people, or situations which can influence behavior and perceptions.

Attitude Accessibility

The ease with which an attitude can be retrieved from memory.

Insufficient Justification Effect

A phenomenon where individuals experiencing insufficient external reasons for their actions undergo attitude change to reduce dissonance.