Suppose That You Show a Small Boy, Finn, Two Bars

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you show a small boy, Finn, two bars of fresh fudge that are equal on all dimensions (exactly the same size, shape, and weight) . You ask Finn if the two bars are the same, and he says, "Yes." You then cut one of the bars into 10 chunks as he watches. You are surprised when Finn now asks if he can have the cut-up bar because it has more fudge than the intact bar. This episode illustrates that Finn __________.

A) probably has an intellectual disability
B) lacks the concept of object permanence
C) is in the preoperational stage
D) is in the concrete operations stage