Leo, age 4, complains that his cookie is smaller than his sister's, age 8, even though they are the same size. She breaks his cookie in half and says, "There, now you have more!" Leo is satisfied. This suggests that Leo lacks understanding of __________.

A. reality
B. executive functions
C. conservation of area
D. conservation of weight


Answer: C

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