Ethan, a 3-Year-Old, Asks His Mom to Cut a Pizza

Multiple Choice

Ethan, a 3-year-old, asks his mom to cut a pizza pie into 12 rather than 8 pieces because he is "really hungry." On the basis of this example, it is most appropriate to conclude that Ethan

A) understands object permanence.
B) does not understand object permanence.
C) understands conservation.
D) does not understand conservation.
E) understands the personal fable