If an Infant Cries When the Mother Puts Her Down

question 34

Multiple Choice

If an infant cries when the mother puts her down and walks away, and then stops crying when the mother picks the infant back up, does this represent an understanding of object permanence?

• A) Yes
• B) No
• C) Yes, but only if the child is at least 2 months old
• D) Not necessarily; it depends upon whether the child has a mental representation of the mother

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