The understanding that some properties of objects remain the same even when other properties are changing is known as:
A) egocentrism.
B) conservation.
C) animism.
D) logical inference.

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Conservation refers to the cognitive ability to understand that certain properties of objects, such as volume, mass, or number, remain the same despite changes in the form or appearance of the objects. This concept is a key stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development.

The Understanding That Some Properties of Objects Remain the Same