Jay complains to his father that he wants more juice than he has. His father takes the juice Jay has in his glass and pours it into a taller but narrower glass. Jay is now content that he has more juice. Jay has failed to grasp the concept of:

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Jay has failed to understand the concept of conservation, which refers to the understanding that the amount of a substance remains the same even when its appearance is changed. In this case, Jay thinks he has more juice because the taller glass gives the illusion of having more liquid, when in reality, it is the same amount as before. This lack of understanding of conservation is a common developmental milestone that children typically overcome as they grow older.

Jay Complains to His Father That He Wants More Juice