Which of the Following Statements Best Captures Why a Child

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best captures why a child may fail the conservation task?

• A) "They can reverse the action mentally and can see that the amount of water is the same."
• B) "They fail to understand that the amount of water remains the same even though the appearance of the water changes."
• C) "They tend to pick the photo that matches their own perspective, not the dolls."
• D) "They frequently attribute human thoughts and feelings to stuffed animals and dolls, often thoughts and feelings they have themselves."

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Definitions:

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A developmental phase characterized by physical, psychological, and emotional changes, typically occurring between puberty and adulthood.