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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Colin's answer suggests he does not yet understand conservation, which is the understanding that quantity does not change with physical rearrangement or appearance. He believes that cutting the sandwich into two pieces somehow increases the amount of food.

Mr Eseston Asks Colin If He Wants His Sandwich in One