If children cannot grasp the principle of conservation,they are unable to

A) deal with the discipline of toilet training.
B) see things from the point of view of another person.
C) recognize that the quantity of a substance remains the same despite changes in its shape.
D) retain earlier schemas when confronted by new experiences.

Principle of Conservation

A concept in cognitive development theory that an object's volume, mass, or quantity remains the same despite changes in its shape or form, usually understood by children during the concrete operational stage.

Quantity of a Substance

The quantity of a substance refers to the amount or number of units of that substance, which can be measured in various units depending on the physical property being observed.

Shape Change

The process of an object or entity altering its form, structure, or outline.