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horizontal décalage

in Piagetian theory, the invariant order in which accomplishments occur within a particular stage of development. For example, an understanding of conservation of quantity is always achieved before understanding conservation of weight, which is achieved before understanding conservation of volume. Compare vertical décalage.

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morals

pl. n. the ethical values or principles that people use to guide their behavior. See also moral; morality.