The principle that properties such as mass,volume,and number remain the same despite changes in the forms of objects is called

A) imprinting.
B) conservation.
C) object permanence.
D) accommodation.

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The principle that properties such as mass,volume,and number remain the same despite changes in the forms of objects is calledA)  imprinting.B)  conservation.C)  object permanence.D)  accommodation.

Justin Anderson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Conservation refers to the understanding that certain properties of objects remain the same despite changes in appearance. This principle is a hallmark of cognitive development in children and is typically demonstrated through tasks such as the conservation of liquid or number. Option A, imprinting, refers to a form of learning seen in some animals where they form attachments to the first moving object they encounter at a young age. Object permanence (C) refers to the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they are no longer visible, while accommodation (D) refers to the process by which existing schemas are changed or modified to accommodate new information.

The principle that properties such as mass,volume,and number remain the same despite changes in the forms of objects is called

A) imprinting.
B) conservation.
C) object permanence.
D) accommodation.

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