Two Closed,pyramid-Shaped Beakers Containing Clearly Identical Amounts of a Liquid

question 264

Multiple Choice

Two closed,pyramid-shaped beakers containing clearly identical amounts of a liquid are judged by a child to hold different amounts after one of the beakers is inverted.The child apparently lacks a

• A) sense of object permanence.
• B) concept of conservation.
• C) capacity for habituation.
• D) secure attachment.

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Definitions:

Underprosecuted

Referring to crimes or offenses that are not pursued or punished to the full extent of the law, often due to limitations in resources, evidence, or political will.

Underconvicted

A term referring to individuals who are convicted of lesser charges than their actions may have warranted, often due to plea deals or insufficient evidence.

Socially Constructed

Phenomena or concepts that are created and developed by society, indicating they are understood differently across cultures and times.

Deviance

Deviance refers to behaviors or actions that violate societal norms and expectations, challenging the prevailing moral standards.