Mr Eseston Asks Colin If He Wants His Sandwich in One

question 114

Multiple Choice

Mr. Eseston asks Colin if he wants his sandwich in one piece, or cut into two pieces. Colin asks him to keep it in one piece because he isn't hungry enough to eat two pieces. Colin's answer suggests that he

• A)has not achieved object permanence.
• B)does not have a theory of mind.
• C)does not yet understand conservation.
• D)has mastered the concept of conservation.

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Definitions:

Colitis

Inflammation of the inner lining of the colon, often causing discomfort and diarrhoea.

Incontinent

Unable to control the bladder or bowel.

Anus

The opening at the end of the digestive tract through which feces leave the body.

Paralysis

The inability to control movement or sensation in some or all of the body, usually caused by sickness, toxins, or physical harm.