Patricia is upset because she is convinced that her brother has a bigger piece of cake than she does.Her dad quickly slices Patricia's piece of cake in two and tells her that she now has "more" cake.If Patricia calms down and is convinced that she does have more cake than her brother,it would suggest that she

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Patricia's initial upset is a sign that she does not understand conservation, which is the understanding that changing the shape or appearance of an object does not change its amount or quantity. By cutting her piece of cake in half, her father showed her that despite the change in appearance, the amount of cake remained the same. If Patricia understands this now and is no longer upset, it suggests that she has gained an understanding of conservation.

Patricia Is Upset Because She Is Convinced That Her Brother