| Abstract: | 24 children at each of 3 age levels (4, 6, and 8 yrs) were asked a series of class inclusion questions presented verbally, visually, and kinesthetically. Four-year-olds performed significantly better under the verbal condition than they did under the visual or kinesthetic condition. There was no effect of condition for 6- or 8-yr-olds on response accuracy. Analysis of correctness of reasons showed main effects of Age and Condition. The majority of the reasons given across ages were based on a comparison between the 2 subclasses, providing support for the misinterpretation hypothesis as an explanation for children's errors. (20 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
