McGarrigle & Donaldson Flashcards
What was this study called?
The Naughty Teddy Study
What was the aim?
To see if children can conserve (protect) at an earlier age than Piaget found, if the change to the material was accidental
What kind of study was this?
A lab study
What makes the study easy to replicate?
It was a standardised procedure
How many children were there?
80
What age were the children?
ages 4-6
How many rows of counters were they shown?
2
What were the children asked about the two rows of counters?
Whether they were the same
What did the naughty teddy do?
‘Accidentally’ messed up a row of counters and spread them out
What were the children asked about the rows after they were messed up?
Whether there were the same numbers in each row
How many children said there were the same in each row? (did conserve)
62%
How many children could conserve in Piaget’s study?
only 16%
What was the conclusion?
Children under 7 CAN conserve if change appears to be accidental
What was a good thing about this study?
That it challenged Piaget’s conclusions
What should be considered about this study?
That over 30% failed to conserve
