Object Permanence Refers to The

Question

Object permanence refers to the
A) Ability in infants to keep an object in mind, even if it is hidden and out of view
B) Ability in infants to perseverate when searching for a lost toy
C) The permanence of object detection in the visual system in infants under the age of 12 months
D) Development of object recognition region in infants during the first 6-9 months

Accepted Answer

Object permanence is the understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or otherwise sensed. This is a key stage in the sensorimotor stage of cognitive development in infants, typically developing around 8-12 months of age.