Which of the following represents the A-not-B error that infants make?
A) Some infants do not search for hidden objects unless given an incentive.
B) Infants often randomly search for hidden objects but quickly become frustrated and give up.
C) Infants often search for a hidden object in a familiar hiding place even after seeing the object being hidden in a new place.
D) Some infants do not search for a hidden object for more than five to ten seconds and quickly become distracted by other, more interesting objects.

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The A-not-B error refers to the phenomenon where infants, typically between 8 to 12 months old, will search for an object in the location where they first found it (Location A) rather than its new hiding place (Location B), even after observing it being moved. This error highlights aspects of cognitive development related to object permanence and memory.

Which of the Following Represents the A-Not-B Error That Infants