Which of the following situations testifies that the infant has developed a sense of object permanence?
A)The infant assumes that an object that is out of sight does not exist.
B)The infant shows no reaction when an interesting object is taken away.
C)The infant searches for an interesting object when it disappears.
D)The infant tries to grab an interesting object with his whole hand.

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When the infant searches for an interesting object when it disappears, it shows that they have developed a sense of object permanence. This means they understand that objects still exist even if they are not currently visible. A and B show a lack of object permanence, while D refers to the infant's motor skills rather than cognitive development.

Which of the Following Situations Testifies That the Infant Has