A 6-Month-Old Infant Is Trying Very Hard to Reach a Colorful

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Multiple Choice

A 6-month-old infant is trying very hard to reach a colorful rattle that is on the floor in front of her. The infant's mother mistakenly drops a blanket over the rattle, concealing it from the infant. The infant reacts by looking away from the covered rattle and picking up another nearby toy. How would Piaget attribute the infant's reaction?

• A) The infant's reaching behavior is not consistent with her understanding.
• B) The infant has a short attention span.
• C) The infant lacks problem-solving skills.
• D) The infant lacks object permanence.

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