Some 2 1/2-Year-Old Children Are Shown a Small Toy Hidden

question 3

Multiple Choice

Some 2 1/2-year-old children are shown a small toy hidden in a small room, and then asked to find a larger toy in a larger room, using one room as a "map" of the other. Although they ordinarily fail, they can perform correctly if

• A) they are tested early in the morning.
• B) they are tested by a familiar researcher, with at least one parent present.
• C) the researcher repeats the instructions more slowly.
• D) the question is worded or explained in a different way.

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Definitions:

Identical Twins

Genetically identical siblings conceived from the same egg and sperm, sharing 100% of their DNA.

Separated Twins

Twins who have been raised apart from one another, often used in studies to understand the influence of genetics versus environment.

Personalities

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character.

Technical Understanding

The ability to grasp and apply specialized knowledge or skills related to a particular field or technology.