The Attainment of Object Permanence Is Considered an Important Cognitive

question 80

Multiple Choice

The attainment of object permanence is considered an important cognitive advancement because it ______.

• A) signifies a capacity for internal thought, which is an important step toward learning language
• B) marks the point when the infant brain has reached the same level of maturity as an adult brain
• C) signifies an ability for intermodal perception
• D) demonstrates that an infant is able to explore the world independently

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