Preschoolers Make Errors in Conservation Problems Because They Focus Strictly

question 12

Short Answer

Preschoolers make errors in conservation problems because they focus strictly on _____.

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Definitions:

Featural Analysis Theory

A theory in cognitive psychology that suggests objects are broken down into their component features for recognition and processing.

Haptic

The science of touch and its applications, particularly in technology to simulate the experience of touch.

Vesuvian Creatures

Imaginary or mythological beings associated with or inspired by the characteristics of Mount Vesuvius or volcanic environments in general.

Proximal Stimulus

The stimulus registered by the sensory receptors, e.g., the patterns of light on the retina.