A 4-Year-Old Child Is Shown a Row of Seven Red

question 85

Multiple Choice

A 4-year-old child is shown a row of seven red checkers. He is asked to place a black checker immediately adjacent to each red one. Upon doing so, the child agrees that there are as many red as black checkers. The experimenter then spreads out the black checkers so that they lie in a line longer than the red checkers. The experimenter asks whether there are more red checkers or more black checkers in order to determine whether the child understands __________.

• A) object permanence
• B) conservation of number
• C) conservation of quantity
• D) object constancy

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Definitions:

Right Relationships

Relationships characterized by appropriate and ethical interactions between individuals or entities.

Cardinal Disposition

A dominant personality trait that defines an individual's major characteristics or behaviors.

Secondary Traits

Personality characteristics that are less consistent and more dependent on the situation, compared to primary traits.

Core Identity

The essential characteristics or attributes that define an individual or entity's unique personality and nature.