A child is shown two identical tall containers, both half-filled with water. The contents of one container are then poured into a short, wide container. If the child states that both containers still have the same amount, then the child understands the concept of _____.

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The concept that the child is demonstrating an understanding of is conservation. This refers to the idea that objects stay the same in quantity, even if their appearance changes. In this case, the amount of water is the same, even though it is in a different container.

A Child Is Shown Two Identical Tall Containers, Both Half-Filled