How would a psychologist determine whether a child understands Piaget's concept of conservation?
What will be an ideal response?
Show two rows of objects, equal in number. Spread out one row and ask which row has more. A child who says they are the same understands conservation of number.
Show two containers of liquid, equal in size, shape, and amount of liquid. Pour liquid from one container into a wider container. A child who says both containers contain the same amount of liquid understands conservation of volume.
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In Kaiti's culture, the wishes of the individual take precedence over group harmony. It is most likely that Kaiti defines her "self" ________
a. in the context of her community. b. in regard to her personality traits. c. in regard to her birth order position. d. in the context of her relationships.
Which of the following is likely to be stored in long-term memory?
A) The phone number of a new girl in town that your friend just gave you B) The phone number from your last home address C) The phone number of a moving company that you just saw advertised on their truck D) The phone number on the billboard that you just passed while driving at 65 miles per hour on the highway
Studies in diverse Western nations confirm that by age 5 or 6, __________ children generally evaluate their own racial group favorably and other racial groups less favorably or negatively
A) low-SES B) immigrant C) white D) minority
What happens during the la cuarenta period in Hispanic cultures?
A) The mother of a newborn child is expected to live with her parents for 40 days following the birth of the child. B) The father of the newborn is expected to celebrate and party for 40 days following the birth of the child. C) The parents of the newborn rely on the extended family to care for the child during the 40 days following the birth of the child. D) The father of a newborn is expected to take on typically feminine tasks such as housework for 40 days following the birth of the child.