Practice mode Psychology

A child sees two identical balls of clay, watches one being rolled into a rod, and is asked which has more clay. What understanding is being tested?

Correct answer B. Conservation of substance

Explanation

This classic Piagetian task tests conservation of substance: recognising that the amount of clay stays the same even though its shape has changed.

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