A particular 4-year-old will often show a wide range of behaviors on very similar tasks, depending on the context that child is in. This is known as:

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This behavior is an example of variability in cognitive functioning, which refers to the differences in cognitive processes across different situations and contexts, especially in young children whose cognitive abilities are rapidly developing and highly influenced by environmental factors.

A Particular 4-Year-Old Will Often Show a Wide Range of Behaviors