A preoperational child's belief that a tall, narrow glass contains more liquid than a short, wide glass is probably due to difficulties in

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The child is likely struggling with decentration, or the ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation at the same time. In this case, the child may only focus on the height or narrowness of the glass, rather than also considering its width and volume. This can lead to a perception that the taller, narrower glass contains more liquid. Egocentrism, serration, and object permanence are not directly related to this particular perception.

A Preoperational Child's Belief That a Tall, Narrow Glass Contains