A child who begins to understand conservation (that quantity remains the same despite changes in shape) is likely in which Piaget stage?
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Correct answer: c. Concrete operational
Conservation is typically understood during the concrete operational stage (~7-11 years) when logical thinking about concrete objects develops.
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