Jean Piaget
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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, which specific mental ability develops in children during the 'Concrete Operational Stage' (approximately 7 to 11 years) that enables them to understand that the basic mass, number, or volume of an object remains unchanged despite alterations in its shape or appearance?
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According to Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, the concrete operational stage spans from approximately 7 to 11 years of age. The most important characteristic of this stage is the development of conservation and decentration.
Key Concepts:
- Conservation: The understanding that changing an object's appearance does not alter its fundamental physical properties, such as mass, volume, or number.
- Decentration: The ability to focus on multiple aspects of a situation simultaneously rather than being fixated on a single dimension.
Therefore, option B is the correct choice as it accurately identifies the cognitive milestones of this stage.
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