Recognizing that the quantity of an object does not change despite changes in physical arrangement or appearance is referred to as: _____.
A)object permanence
B)scale comprehension
C)conservation
D)number sense

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Conservation refers to children's ability to understand that even though the appearance of an object may change, its quantity or volume remains the same. This concept is important in mathematical understanding and reasoning. A classic example is the conservation of liquid, where a child might think that pouring the same amount of liquid from a wide container to a narrow one changes the amount of liquid.

Recognizing That the Quantity of an Object Does Not Change