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

Multiple Choice

Ethan, a three-year old, asks his mom to cut a pizza pie into twelve rather than eight 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