Elias is shown 15 matchbox cars, 5 of which are blue and 10 of which are red. When asked, “Are there more red cars or cars?” Elias responds, “More red cars.” This class inclusion problem shows that Elias __________

A) uses animistic thinking
B) uses magical thinking
C) has mastered the ability to conserve
D) has difficulty with hierarchical classification


Answer: D

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