Johnny is a 4-year-old who is having lunch with his mother and sister.When his mother pours the milk that is left in the carton into the children's glasses, she finds that there is not enough to fill both glasses; so she carefully pours half of the milk in the shorter, fatter glass in front of Johnny and half into a thin, taller glass in front of Johnny's sister.Immediately, Johnny complains that his sister got more milk than he did, and even when his mother tries to explain that they both got the same amount, Johnny insists he is right.In this example, Johnny is demonstrating a lack of development in the area of

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Johnny's insistence that his sister received more milk, despite the volumes being equal, indicates a lack of understanding of conservation. This concept refers to the understanding that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or appearance, which typically develops during the concrete operational stage of cognitive development.

Johnny Is a 4-Year-Old Who Is Having Lunch with His