Recently, researchers have found that children as young as 3 years old can identify the correct perspective from different positions in the three-mountain task if they make the task more accessible and comprehensible to young children. Which of the following is not one of the changes to the tasks, which results in better comprehension of the task for young children?

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The three-mountain task originally designed by Jean Piaget was meant to assess children's ability to understand perspectives different from their own. Modifications such as making the mountains more distinctive (A), allowing children to physically manipulate a model to show their understanding (B), and contextualizing the task with a relatable scenario involving dolls (D) have been found to improve young children's performance. However, asking children to close their eyes and imagine the three mountains (C) is not mentioned as a modification that improves comprehension, as it still relies heavily on abstract thought and visualization skills, which are challenging for very young children.

Recently, Researchers Have Found That Children as Young as 3