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Peer reviewedMiller, Patricia H.; And Others – Child Development, 1973
Preschool and kindergarten nonconservers (N=114) were examined for their use of dimensions relevant to quantity in two conservation-of-substance tasks. The results were interpreted as being counter to Piaget's 4-step equilibration model of the development of compensation and conservation. (ST)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Cognitive Development, Conservation (Concept), Dimensional Preference
Peer reviewedHenry, Donald E. – Child Development, 1976
Cardinal-ordinal abilities and attentional preferences of kindergarten nonconservers, kindergarten conservers, and third grade conservers of number were compared by employing standarized versions of Piagetian cardinal-ordinal tasks and a triad preference task. (Author/JMB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Attention, Conservation (Concept), Dimensional Preference
Peer reviewedMiller, Patricia H. – Child Development, 1973
Results show that both kindergarten nonconservers and kindergarten conservers found height most salient. Third-grade conservers found quantity most salient but could easily attend to height and width. (Author/CB)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Attention, Conservation (Concept), Data Analysis
