A child cannot understand that a model and the larger object it resembles represent the same thing. This child
A) is probably in the concrete operational stage.
B) is having difficulty with mental representations.
C) is probably able to conserve.
D) lacks the ability to engage in reversible actions.

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The child is having difficulty with mental representations, which is the ability to hold an object in one's mind and understand that a model (a smaller version) can represent the same thing as the larger object. This skill is crucial for understanding symbols and models, and a difficulty in this area indicates a struggle with abstract thinking, not necessarily the specific characteristics of the concrete operational stage, conservation, or reversible actions.

A Child Cannot Understand That a Model and the Larger