When a Child Recognizes That the Physical Properties of Objects

question 120

Multiple Choice

When a child recognizes that the physical properties of objects remain the same, despite changes in appearance, what has been mastered?

• A)inductive reasoning
• B)decentration
• C)conservation
• D)object permanence

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Definitions:

Hominin Clade

The hominin clade comprises all the species belonging to the human lineage after it split from the chimpanzee lineage, including modern humans, their ancestors, and closely related species.

Species

A category in the classification of organisms, referring to a group that can reproduce amongst itself and produce fertile offspring.

Bipedality

The ability to walk upright on two legs, a key feature distinguishing humans and some other species from quadrupedal animals.

Selective Pressures

The environmental factors that favor certain phenotypes over others, influencing an organism's ability to survive and reproduce.