Peek-A-Boo Is a Game That Parents Enjoy Playing with Infants

question 108

Multiple Choice

Peek-a-boo is a game that parents enjoy playing with infants because they seem to be genuinely surprised when Mom or Dad's faces comes back into view from behind their hands. This game illustrates that children under the age of approximately 8 months have not yet developed which cognitive ability?

• A) cognitive dissonance
• B) object permanence
• C) facial recognition
• D) egocentrism

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