Children's misconceptions about the world may come from a variety of sources. Which one of the following is not a likely source that theorists have identified?
A) Children form personal theories based on how the world appears to be.
B) Teachers and textbooks sometimes provide misinformation.
C) Children believe the stories that younger children make up.
D) Common expressions in language (e.g., the sun "sets" in the west) misrepresent reality.

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While children may believe the stories that other children make up, this is not typically identified as a likely source for misconceptions by theorists. The more commonly identified sources include personal theories based on observations, misinformation from educational sources, and misrepresentations in language and culture.

Children's Misconceptions About the World May Come from a Variety