Which term describes each of the following concrete operational skills? (1) understanding that an increase in one dimension of a substance can make up for a loss in another dimension of the substance; (2) understanding that changing the shape of a substance doesn't change its amount; (3) realizing that candy is the name for both chocolate and gummy bears.

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(1) is described by conservation of mass, which is the understanding that the quantity of a substance remains the same despite changes in its shape or form. (2) Decentering allows a child to consider multiple aspects of a problem to solve it, but in this context, the term "conservation" is more accurate for understanding that changing the shape of a substance doesn't change its amount. (3) Class inclusion refers to the ability to understand that a whole category can include several different subcategories, such as understanding that "candy" can include both "chocolate" and "gummy bears."

Which Term Describes Each of the Following Concrete Operational Skills