Perceptual Contrast in a Test of Conservation of Length.

Parisi, Marinella; Sias, M. Assunta

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Publication Date: 1985

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Perceptual Contrast in a Test of Conservation of Length.

Parisi, Marinella; Sias, M. Assunta

Human Development, v28 n3 p141-45 May-Jun 1985

Hypothesizes that children may misunderstand the task required by Piaget's test and that researchers may therefore underestimate the children's cognitive capacities. Tests the hypothesis by dividing 48 children of both sexes into two groups, those taking the standard tests and those taking a test restructured to limit ambiguity. (BE)

Descriptors: Ambiguity, Conservation (Concept), Preschool Children, Test Construction, Test Validity, Testing Problems

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Researchers

Language: English

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