The Realization That a Person or Object Continues to Exist

question 132

Multiple Choice

The realization that a person or object continues to exist even when out of sight is called

• A) representational ability.
• B) primary circular reaction.
• C) coordination of secondary schemes.
• D) object permanence.

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Definitions:

Anatomical Sex

Identification as male or female based on physical sex characteristics such as gonads, uterus, vulva, vagina, and penis.

Assigned Gender

The gender assigned to an individual at birth based on physical anatomy, which may or may not align with their gender identity later in life.

Genetic Sex

The sex of an individual as determined by their chromosomes, typically XX for females and XY for males.

Gender Identity

An individual's personal sense of their own gender, which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth.