In front of Chris, Tasha pours 8 ounces of water from a measuring cup into each of two glasses: a short, fat glass and a tall, thin glass.She then asks Chris which glass has more water.If Chris is at the preoperational stage, he is likely to answer that
A)it is the tall, thin glass.
B)it is the short, fat glass.
C)they are the same.
D)he does not understand what more means.

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Children in the preoperational stage (approximately ages 2-7) often focus on the height of the liquid and may not understand the concept of conservation, where they realize that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape or appearance. Thus, Chris is likely to think the taller glass has more water.

In Front of Chris, Tasha Pours 8 Ounces of Water