The idea that, even if an object changes shape or appearance, the underlying quantity of the object remains the same is Piaget's principle of
A)object permanence.
B)conservation.
C)irreversibility.
D)assimilation.

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Conservation is the principle identified by Piaget that recognizes the ability to understand that redistributing material does not affect its mass, number, volume or length. This principle is crucial in understanding that changes in the shape or appearance of objects do not necessarily mean there is a change in the quantity or amount of the substance or object.

The Idea That, Even If an Object Changes Shape or Appearance