What Is the Spotlight Effect? Provide an Example

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Short Answer

What is the spotlight effect? Provide an example.

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Definitions:

Object Permanence

The understanding that objects continue to exist even when they cannot be seen, heard, or touched, typically developed in infancy.

Manual Dexterity

The skill and ability to use one's hands to perform complex tasks with precision and coordination.

Gross Motor Skill Development

The progression of physical abilities that involve large muscle groups, such as walking, jumping, and throwing.

Fine Motor Skills

The ability to coordinate small muscles for tasks requiring precision, such as writing or buttoning a shirt.