You are sharing a cookie with your two nieces, Delilah (age 4) and Nia (age 1). You break the cookie in half, and give Delilah her piece. Then you break Nia's piece into two pieces so it is easier for her to chew
Given that Delilah is in Piaget's preoperational stage, what might she say?
a. "Hooray! Nia and I have the same amount of cookie!"
b. "Hey! Why does she get the same amount as me if I'm older?"
c. "No fair! Nia got two pieces and I only got one!"
d. "I want a whole cookie next time!"
Answer: C
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