When a child understands that a lump of cookie dough contains the same amount of dough whether it is rolled into a ball or stretched out flat, the child has attained knowledge of __________.

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Identity is the understanding that certain things stay the same, regardless of changes in shape, size, and appearance. This is necessary for children's development of an understanding of conservation.

When a Child Understands That a Lump of Cookie Dough