The nurse observes a school-age child categorize specific desk and clothing items in his hospital room. What cognitive behavior has this child mastered?

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Class inclusion is the ability to understand that objects can belong to more than one classification. A school-age child can categorize objects in many ways. Decentering is the ability to project oneself into another person's situation. Accommodation is the ability to adapt thought processes to fit what is perceived. Conservation is the ability to appreciate that a change in shape does not mean a change in size.

The Nurse Observes a School-Age Child Categorize Specific Desk and Clothing