Object Permanence Is Important Because It Means That Infants Are

question 61

Multiple Choice

Object permanence is important because it means that infants are able to:

• A)mentally represent objects.
• B)coordinate sensory stimuli with physical actions.
• C)physically manipulate objects in their environment.
• D)physically explore the varying properties of objects in their environment.

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Definitions:

Phoneme

The smallest unit of sound in a language that can distinguish one word from another, for example, the difference between the "k" sound in "kit" and the "s" sound in "sit."

Middle C

The note in the center of the piano keyboard, often used as a reference point for tuning and music instruction.

Phonemes

The minimal sound element in a language that differentiates words.

Very Young Infants

Refers to infants in the earliest stages of life, typically ranging from newborn to around three months of age.