Your Textbook Describes the Classic Conservation Task in Which a 5-Year-Old

question 94

Multiple Choice

Your textbook describes the classic conservation task in which a 5-year-old child observes equal amounts of liquid in two identical short, wide containers. The child watches as the liquid is poured from one short, wide container into a tall, thin container, and is then asked which container holds more water. How did the 5-year-old respond?

• A)"The tall, thin container has more water."
• B)" The short, wide container has more water."
• C)"Both containers have the same amount of water."
• D)"I don't know."

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