What are the findings of studies that have tried to teach young children (under age 6) to conserve?
A. Children under age 6 are not able to use the principles necessary to solve conservation problems.
B. Children under age 6 can be taught the concept of conservation with clay, but they do not transfer thisconcept to other materials.
C. With special training, children as young as 4 years old can learn conservation principles and apply themacross materials.
D. Children under age 6 are just as ready to solve conservation problems as older children.
Answer: C
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