Dr Bauer Asks 9-Year-Old Anne to Divide a Pitcher of Lemonade

question 9

Multiple Choice

Dr. Bauer asks 9-year-old Anne to divide a pitcher of lemonade equally between two glasses, one each for her and her friend Kate. The two glasses are different shapes, with Anne's being tall and thin and Kate's being short and wide. After Anne pours the lemonade, Dr. Bauer says to her, "Look, the lemonade in your glass is higher than the lemonade in Kate's glass. Did you give yourself more than you gave Kate?" "No," Anne replies, "my glass is skinnier." Dr. Bauer continues to ask Anne questions to determine how well she understands that height compensates for width in this situation. Dr. Bauer's strategy can best be described as illustrating:

• A) Equilibration
• B) Class inclusion
• C) The clinical method
• D) Reciprocal teaching

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Definitions:

Objectivity

The quality of being impartial or neutral, free from personal bias or emotions, particularly in the analysis or presentation of data.

Science

The use of systematic methods to observe the natural world, including human behavior, and to draw conclusions.

Psychology

The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an organism or system, usually in response to stimuli in their environment.