Malik's Mother Asks If He Wants His Sandwich in One

question 114

Multiple Choice

Malik's mother asks if he wants his sandwich in one piece or cut into two pieces.Malik asks her to keep it in one piece,because he isn't hungry enough to eat two pieces.What does this answer suggest about Malik's cognitive development

• A) He has not yet mastered object permanence. 
• B) He cannot assimilate changes in the shape of the sandwich. 
• C) He does not yet understand conservation. 
• D) He cannot accommodate changes in the shape of the sandwich.

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Definitions:

Costal Cartilage

Flexible connective tissue that links the ribs to the sternum, facilitating the expansion and contraction of the chest cavity.

Sternum

The long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, to which the ribs are attached anteriorly, also known as the breastbone.

Curvatures

Bends or curves in a structure, organ, or path, which can vary in degree and can affect bodily functions or posture.

Vertebral Column

The flexible, bony structure forming the backbone or spine in humans and other vertebrates, comprised of individual vertebrae, providing support and protection to the spinal cord.