Ethan, a three-year-old, asks his mom to cut a pizza pie into twelve rather than eight pieces, because he is "really hungry." On the basis of this example, it is most appropriate to conclude that Ethan __________.
A. understands object permanence
B. does not understand object permanence
C. understands conservation
D. does not understand conservation
Answer: D
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a. short-term memory. b. redintegrative memory. c. selective attention. d. constructive processing.
____ means allowing room for our unpleasant thoughts, images, feelings, and sensations, giving them space rather than ignoring, suppressing, or trying to control or eliminate them
a. Decentering c. Engaging b. Acceptance d. Disengaging
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