When shown a LEGO structure made to look like a crayon, 3-year-old Astrid said that the object "really and truly" was a crayon. Astrid is having trouble with
A) class inclusion.
B) hierarchical classification.
C) the appearance-reality distinction.
D) conservation.

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Astrid is having trouble with the appearance-reality distinction because she is unable to distinguish between the actual object (a LEGO structure) and its appearance (a crayon). This is a common confusion for young children who often struggle to differentiate between what something looks like versus what it actually is.

When Shown a LEGO Structure Made to Look Like a Crayon