Akshay understands that the change in the length of a row in a number conservation task is compensated for by the change in the spacing between the objects. In being able to keep both aspects of this situation in mind, Akshay is showing __________.

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Decentration is the cognitive ability to consider multiple aspects of a situation simultaneously. In this case, Akshay is able to focus on both the length of the row and the spacing between objects, rather than centering on just one aspect.

Akshay Understands That the Change in the Length of a Row