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A researcher shows Trey two containers of the same size, both containing the same amount of marbles. The researcher pours one container of marbles into container that is taller, but smaller in diameter so the level of marbles is higher than in the other container. When the researcher asks Trey which container has more marbles, Trey points to the taller, thinner container. What type of task has Trey been tested on

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Answer:

Conservation

Explanation:

Conservation is the principle that an object maintains the same size and shape even if it is repositioned or divided in certain ways.

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