The Idea That Objects Continue to Exist Even When They

question 120

Multiple Choice

The idea that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight is known as

• A) egocentrism.
• B) object permanence.
• C) hindsight bias.
• D) conservation.

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Definitions:

Impermeable Reservoir

A geological formation that cannot transmit water or other fluids, often trapping fluids such as oil or natural gas.

Sandstone Lens

A body of sandstone that is thicker in the middle and tapers towards the edges, often sandwiched between other rock layers.

Petroleum

A general term for naturally occurring hydrocarbons, whether liquid, gaseous, or solid.

Thick Shale

Refers to a substantial accumulation of shale rock, which is a fine-grained sedimentary rock formed from clay and silt.