Understanding Conservation in Piaget's Cognitive Development

Medium Unit 6: Developmental Psychology Cognitive Development

In the study of cognitive development, Piaget identified a key transition in children's thinking around the age of seven. At this point, children begin to demonstrate an understanding of the concept of conservation. This concept refers to:

Which of the following best describes the principle of conservation according to Piaget's theory?

The realization that objects can change shape or appearance but still retain the same amount.

The understanding that children can think abstractly about hypothetical situations.

The ability to categorize objects based on their colors or shapes.

The recognition that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be observed.

The mental process involving the manipulation of symbols to solve problems.

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