What Does the Term "Conservation" Refer To, Regarding a Child's

question 42

Multiple Choice

What does the term "conservation" refer to, regarding a child's cognitive ability?

• A)ability to understand that simply because something isn't visible doesn't mean it no longer exists
• B)ability to solve moral dilemmas in the most economical manner possible
• C)assimilating new experiences into an existing memory structure in order to conserve memory space
• D)awareness that changing the shape of something doesn't alter the amount of that something

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Definitions:

Nerve Fibers

Long projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses throughout the body.

Prefrontal Cortex

The front part of the frontal lobes of the brain, involved in decision making, problem-solving, and controlling social behavior.

Motor Cortex

A region of the cerebral cortex involved in planning, controlling, and executing voluntary movements.

Primary Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex that receives and processes visual information from the eyes, located in the occipital lobe.