In Markman and Seibert's (1976) research on class inclusion, 5- to 6-year-olds were asked questions with a collection term, such as "Are there more yellow flowers or more flowers in the bunch?" as well as Piaget's version, "Are there more yellow flowers or more flowers here?" Children __________.
A. had trouble understanding the version with a collection term
B. more easily grasped the version with the collection term
C. were equally good at both versions of the question
D. simply did not understand class inclusion at this age
Answer: B
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