The term conservation refers to the fact that:
A) the amount of a substance remains the same even though its shape changes
B) children see and think about the world from other people's viewpoints
C) infants interact with and learn about their environment through sensory experiences
D) symbols and words can be used to think about things that do not exist

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The term conservation refers to the understanding that even though the shape of an object changes, its mass, volume, and number remain the same. It is a developmental milestone in children's cognitive development. Option B refers to theory of mind, option C refers to sensory-motor development, and option D refers to symbolic thinking, all of which are different aspects of cognitive development.

The Term Conservation Refers to the Fact That