In the conservation task, asking children whether both beakers have the same amount of water and to watch the pouring carefully may result in
A) children becoming confused by the task.
B) children understanding conservation before they are 7 years old.
C) children expecting a change in the amounts.
D) an increased number of incorrect answers to the task.

Question

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Asking children to watch the pouring carefully may lead them to expect a change in the amounts, as they might assume that the action of pouring is meant to demonstrate a difference.

In the Conservation Task, Asking Children Whether Both Beakers Have