Asked by ShaBoss Fareal on Jun 19, 2024

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Conservation is the understanding that _______.

A) parents are aware of everything happening to their children, even when they are not present.
B) properties of objects remain the same, even if you change their superficial characteristics.
C) one's perspective is the same as other people's perspective, irrespective of the situation.
D) environmental features, such as mountains and thunder, have been designed and created by people.

Conservation

In cognitive development theory, the understanding that certain properties of objects, such as volume or mass, do not change despite changes in the objects' form or appearance.

Superficial Characteristics

Qualities or traits that are apparent on the surface and may not provide a deep understanding of something's essence or an individual's core personality.

  • Grasp the fundamental principles of cognitive development theories, including conservation and egocentrism.
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Marvey CastorJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Conservation refers to the cognitive understanding that the properties of objects (such as mass, volume, and number) remain the same despite changes in the forms or arrangements of the objects. This concept is a key stage in cognitive development according to Jean Piaget's theory.