A Child Is Shown Two Identical Tall Containers, Both Half-Filled

question 19

Multiple Choice

A child is shown two identical tall containers, both half-filled with water. The contents of one container are then poured into a short, wide container. If the child states that both containers still have the same amount, then the child understands the concept of _____.

• A) classification
• B) conservation
• C) centration
• D) transformation

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