What Is the Meaning of the Phrase "A-Not-B Error

question 55

Multiple Choice

What is the meaning of the phrase "A-not-B error"?

• A) Children will search for hidden objects only when they have an incentive.
• B) Children will randomly search for hidden objects, but will quickly become frustrated and give up.
• C) A child will search for a hidden toy but will quickly become distracted by other, more interesting objects.
• D) A child may continually reach for a hidden object where it has always been, even when the child sees the toy hidden somewhere else.

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Definitions:

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