During a conservation-of-water problem, Wanda recognizes that a change in the height of the water is compensated for by a change in its width. This example demonstrates that Wanda is capable of
A) seriation.
B) decentration.
C) reversibility.
D) hypothetico-deductive reasoning.

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Decentration is the ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation simultaneously. In this case, Wanda is recognizing that a change in one dimension (height) is compensated for by a change in another (width), indicating she is not solely focused on one aspect (height or width) but is considering both simultaneously.

During a Conservation-Of-Water Problem, Wanda Recognizes That a Change in the Height