A Young Child Is Shown Two Identical Balls of Clay

question 121

Multiple Choice

A young child is shown two identical balls of clay. When one is rolled into a long rope, the child perceives it to contain more clay. This child is unable to understand:

• A) object permanence.
• B) conservation.
• C) assimilation.
• D) accommodation.

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