When a Child Correctly Solves Piaget's Conservation Task and Explains

question 7

Multiple Choice

When a child correctly solves Piaget's conservation task and explains "They were equal to start with and you haven't added anything or taken in away, so they're the same," she is demonstrating an understanding of:

• A)identity.
• B)compensation.
• C)reversibility.
• D)decentration.

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Definitions:

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