A child who understands that the amount of clay does not differ when it is stretched into a long strip or rolled into a large ball has grasped the concept of:

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The concept of conservation refers to the realization that an object or substance stays the same in quantity, even if its appearance changes. In this scenario, the amount of clay is conserved, whether it is stretched into a long strip or rolled into a ball. The child has grasped this concept. The other options, horizontal decalage, animism, and formal operations, are not related to the scenario described.

A Child Who Understands That the Amount of Clay Does