Kathryn, a 4-year-old child, is told a story about a baby turtle who is raised by a mommy and a daddy giraffe. When asked what the turtle will grow up to be, Kathryn is MOST likely to say a:

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At 4 years old, children typically understand that animals grow up to be the same species as their biological parents, so Kathryn is likely to say the turtle will grow up to be a grown-up turtle.

Kathryn, a 4-Year-Old Child, Is Told a Story About a Baby