The Concept That the Quantity of a Substance Is Not

question 75

Multiple Choice

The concept that the quantity of a substance is not altered by reversible changes in its appearance is known as ________.

• A) reactivity
• B) synergy
• C) conservation
• D) object permanence

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Definitions:

Conservation

A cognitive ability, identified by Piaget, that allows a person to understand that changing the form of a substance or object does not change its amount, overall volume, or mass.

Animism

The belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence.

Irreversibility

The cognitive inability in young children to understand that actions cannot always be undone, a concept studied in developmental psychology.

Piagetian Development

A theory of cognitive development by Jean Piaget that outlines how children progress through four stages of growth, acquiring key skills and abilities.