Peek-a-boo is a game that parents enjoy playing with infants because they seem to be genuinely surprised when Mom or Dad's faces comes back into view from behind their hands. This game illustrates that children under the age of approximately 8 months have not yet developed which cognitive ability?
A) cognitive dissonance
B) object permanence
C) facial recognition
D) egocentrism

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Object permanence is the cognitive ability to understand that objects continue to exist even when they are out of sight. Infants under the age of 8 months have not yet developed this ability, which is why they are surprised when something that disappeared from view suddenly reappears.

Peek-A-Boo Is a Game That Parents Enjoy Playing with Infants