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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January 23rd 2025

Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (RAVLT)

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